Literary Terms Review

What is the definition of figurative language?

• A work that may rhyme and use beautiful language

• Uses figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive, and impactful; includes the use of literary devices (techniques writers use)

• A sequence of events

• A work that gives facts, statistics and/ or evidence

True or False: literary devices are used in figurative language.

• True

• False

What is the definition of literary devices?

• refers to the way the author uses dialogue in a story

• refers to the way an author uses a symbol throughout a text

• refers to the plot structure: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution

• refers to the typical structures used by writers in their works to convey his or her messages in a simple manner to the readers

What is the definition of a symbol?

• a symbol uses figurative language to represent objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses

• a symbol repeats the same words or phrases a few times to make an idea clearer and more memorable

• a symbol can be any object, action, place, word, or phrase that represents something other than its literal meaning.

• a symbol is a thing, idea, or animal is given human attributes/ qualities

What is the definition of a metaphor?

• a metaphor makes an implicit (implied) comparison between two things or objects that are unrelated, but share some common characteristics

• a metaphor repeats the same words or phrases a few times to make an idea clearer and more memorable

• a metaphor is a thing, idea, or animal is given human attributes/ qualities

• a metaphor makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things using the word "like" or "as"

What is the definition of a simile?

• a simile makes an implicit (implied) comparison between two things or objects that are unrelated, but share some common characteristics

• a simile repeats the same words or phrases a few times to make an idea clearer and more memorable

• a simile is a thing, idea, or animal is given human attributes/ qualities

• a simile makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things using the word "like" or "as"

What is the definition of repetition?

• repetition makes an implicit (implied) comparison between two things or objects that are unrelated, but share some common characteristics

• repetition repeats the same words or phrases a few times to make an idea clearer and more memorable

• repetition is a thing, idea, or animal is given human attributes/ qualities

• repetition makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things using the word "like" or "as"

What is the definition of imagery?

• imagery makes an implicit (implied) comparison between two things or objects that are unrelated, but share some common characteristics

• imagert repeats the same words or phrases a few times to make an idea clearer and more memorable

• imagery is a thing, idea, or animal is given human attributes/ qualities

• imagery is the use of figurative language to represent objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses

What is the definition of personification?

• personification makes an implicit (implied) comparison between two things or objects that are unrelated, but share some common characteristics

• personification repeats the same words or phrases a few times to make an idea clearer and more memorable

• personification is a literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions

• personification is when a thing, idea, or animal is given human attributes/ qualities

What is the definition of mood?

• mood makes an implicit (implied) comparison between two things or objects that are unrelated, but share some common characteristics

• the mood is the attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience

• mood is a literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions

• mood is when a thing, idea, or animal is given human attributes/ qualities