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Literary Devices

English Language Arts

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Vocabulary

Genre

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A category of literature defined by its style,

form, and content

Plot

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The main events of a narrative or drama

presented by the author in a specific

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Characterization

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The process by which the author presents

and develops characters

Theme

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The underlying message, idea, or concept

that a writer explores in a work of literature

Setting

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The location and time frame in which the

action of a narrative takes place

Style

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The author's choice of words, sentence

structure, tone, and use of figurative

language

Conflict

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The struggle between two opposing forces,

usually the protagonist and antagonist

Tone

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The author's attitude towards the subject or

the audience

Symbolism and
Metaphor
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Symbolism is the use of symbols to signify

ideas and qualities; Metaphor is a figure of

speech that makes a comparison between

two unrelated things

Foreshadowing

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A literary device in which the author hints at

what is to come later in the story

Imagery

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Use of descriptive language to create visual

representations of actions, objects, and

ideas in our mind

Match

Match the following

• A category of literature defined by its style, form, and content.

• The main events of a narrative or drama presented by the author in a specific sequence.

• The process by which the author presents and develops characters.

• The underlying message, idea, or concept that a writer explores in a work of literature.

• The location and time frame in which the action of a narrative takes place.

Genre

Plot

Characterization

Theme

Setting

• Genre

• Plot

• Characterization

• Theme

• Setting

Match

Match the following

• The author's choice of words, sentence structure, tone, and use of figurative language.

• The struggle between two opposing forces, usually the protagonist and antagonist.

• The process by which the author presents and develops characters.

• The use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities; a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unrelated things.

• A literary device in which the author hints at what is to come later in the story.

Style

Conflict

Tone

Symbolism and Metaphor

Foreshadowing

• Style

• Conflict

• Tone

• Symbolism and Metaphor

• Foreshadowing

Match

Match the following

• A science fiction novel set in a futuristic society with advanced technology and space exploration.

• A detective story with a complex web of clues and twists leading to the resolution of a crime.

• A novel that vividly portrays the protagonist's development from a timid introvert to a confident leader.

• A story that explores the destructive nature of greed and the pursuit of power

• A historical fiction book set during the American Civil War.

Genre

Plot

Characterization

Theme

Setting

• Genre

• Plot

• Characterization

• Theme

• Setting

Match

Match the following

• A poetic writing style with rhythmic patterns and vivid sensory descriptions.

• Two friends on opposing sides of a political debate, constantly arguing and trying to convince each other of their viewpoints.

• A sarcastic and humorous tone used by the author to satirize societal norms.

• The use of a red rose to symbolize love and passion in a romantic poem.

• The sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the air, as warm rays of sunlight streamed through the kitchen window.

Style

Conflict

Tone

Symbolism and Metaphor

Imagery

• Style

• Conflict

• Tone

• Symbolism and Metaphor

• Imagery