Literary Devices Review

Where (location) and when (time) a story takes place

• theme

• setting

• symbolism

• characterization

The problem or struggle between different sides

• conflict

• irony

• theme

• foreshadowing

the main idea or message in a text

• imagery

• symbolism

• theme

• irony

an object that represents something else or an abstract idea

• symbolism

• setting

• plot

• characterization

using description that activates the reader's senses, creating a mental picture

• conflict

• hyperbole

• foreshadowing

• imagery

a comparison of two things using the words "like" or "as"

• metaphor

• simile

• conflict

• allusion

The perspective from which a story is told--who is narrating and how much access they have to thoughts and feelings

• metaphor

• simile

• point of view

• exposition

Comparing two unlike things. One thing is described by saying it is something else.

• metaphor

• simile

• alliteration

• characterization

The method used to give details about a character: personality, appearance, thoughts, actions, and interactions with other characters.

• conflict

• setting

• characterization

• climax

What type of conflict is this:

Nya walking to get water everyday

• person vs person

• person vs nature

• person vs self

• person vs society