Literary Devices

When the author hints at events yet to come in a story.

When the readers know more about the situation going on than at least one of the characters involved

Uses human traits to describe non-human things

Is an exaggerated statement that emphasizes the significance of the statement's actual meaning

Refers to the overall mood and message

Used to make fun of some aspect of human nature or society--usually through exaggeration, ridicule, or irony

Is the mode of narration in a story

Is a passing or indirect descriptive reference to something

Previous events split up present-day scenes in a story, usually to build suspense toward a big reveal

Appeals to readers' senses through highly descriptive language