Literary Devices Part 2

Is an expression comparing one thing to another using the words “like” or “as”.

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

• hyperbole

Is a comparison of two unlike things without using the words “like” or “as”.

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

Is a casual reference to a famous historical or literary figure or event.

• illusion

• alliteration

• allusion

• pun

Is when a writer invokes the five senses.

• parody

• personification

• pathos

• imagery

If it doesn’t stop raining, I’m going to build an ark. This is an example of what?

• imagery

• allusion

• alliteration

• personification

Is an expression with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the words.

• irony

• pun

• idiom

• parody

Two opposite terms.

• personification

• hyperbole

• imagery

• oxymoron

The phrase "original copy" is an example of what?

• imagery

• hyperbole

• conflict

• oxymoron

The way an author reveals a character’s traits.

• paradox

• oxymoron

• characterization

• pun

When the author shows you the personality of a character directly

• indirect characterization

• situational irony

• direct characterization

• dramatic irony