Literary Terms and Devices Week III TKM

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Superstition

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An irrational belief or practice resulting from ignorance or fear of the unknown.

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Foreshadowing

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A literary device that gives an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, where a symbol stands for something beyond its literal meaning.

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Characterization

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The process by which the author reveals the personality and traits of a character, either directly or indirectly.

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

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Theme

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The central idea or underlying message in a literary work, often conveying a broader commentary on life or society.

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Irony

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting the difference between what is said and what is meant, or what is expected and what actually occurs.

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Motif

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A recurring element, theme, or idea in a literary work that has symbolic significance.

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Dialogue

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The written conversational exchange between characters in a literary work is used to develop character and advance the plot.

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Dialect

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The spelling, sounds, grammar, and pronunciation used by a particular group of people distinguish them from other people around them. It is a very powerful and common way of characterization, which elaborates the geographic and social background of any character.