Literary Device Review

Where the story takes place.

• Imagery

• Setting

• Symbolism

• Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Visually descriptive or figurative language. Speaks to one or more of the 5 senses (sight, smell, taste, touch, sound)

• Imagery

• Personification

• Setting

• Foreshadowing

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

A figure of speech in which an animal, object, a force of nature, or an idea is given human characteristics.

• Setting

• Irony

• Personification

• Foreshadow

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

The contrast between appearance and reality.

• Central Idea

• Tone

• Juxtaposition

• Irony

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The attitude of the writer conveyed through choice of words.

• Imagery

• Tone

• Characterization

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Use symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

• Conflict

• Characterization

• Symbolism

• Setting

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Place two contrasting things together and describe together to have these differences emphasized.

• Conflict

• Setting

• Imagery

• Juxtaposition

The universal truth found in the story.

• Irony

• Mood

• Central Idea

• Tone

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The atmosphere or state of mind of a work.

• Tone

• Setting

• Mood

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The opposition between or among characters or forces in a literary work that shapes or motivates the action of the plot.

• Conflict

• Chacterization

• Personification

• Juxtaposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3