Literary Devices

A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes.

• Personification

• Symbolism

• Mood

• Foreshadowing

A description that appeals to the 5 senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)

• Imagery

• Symbolism

• Foreshadowing

• Hyperbole

A comparison WITHOUT using the words "like" or "as".

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

A comparison of two unlike things using the words "like" or "as".

• Hyperbole

• Imagery

• Simile

• Metaphor

A person, place or object which has a meaning in itself but suggests other meanings as well.

• symbolism

• Mood

• Theme

• Onomatopoeia

A word that imitates the sound it represents. like splash meow.

• symbolism

• Theme

• Onomatopoeia

• Mood

How the reader feels about the text while reading.

• Mood

• Onomatopoeia

• Foreshadowing

• Allusion

Ignore the words but use subtle words or actions to make people understand.

• Allusion

• Foreshadowing

• Hyperbole

• Flashback

An exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

• Onomatopoeia

• Imagery

• Hyperbole

• Symbolism

Eddie thinks of his mom as he cleans up his childhood toys.

• Flashback

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Alliteration