Literary Devices and Author's Craft

The video explores the concept of author's craft, emphasizing the intentional use of writing techniques to create meaning and emotion. It discusses the importance of understanding these techniques to become better readers and writers. The video categorizes devices into stylistic and structure, detailing various elements like figurative language, literary devices, tone, mood, and character development. It also covers structure devices such as syntax and repetition, highlighting their role in achieving the author's purpose.

What is the primary reason for studying an author's craft?

• To critique the author

• To become better readers and writers

• To enjoy the story more

• To memorize the text

Which of the following is NOT a category of devices used by authors?

• Stylistic devices

• Structure devices

• Technical devices

• Literary devices

What does figurative language help to create in a text?

• A historical context

• A deeper meaning and feeling

• A visual representation

• A literal meaning

Which of the following is an example of a literary device?

• Imagery

• Connotation

• Irony

• Syntax

What is an illusion in literary terms?

• A visual trick

• A reference to another work or history

• A dream sequence

• A false belief

What is the purpose of using irony in literature?

• To confuse the reader

• To create a twist in the story

• To make the text humorous

• To show a contrast between appearance and reality

What does imagery aim to do in a text?

• Confuse the reader

• Create a visual for the reader

• Simplify the text

• Add humor

Which device involves the author's choice of words to create specific effects?

• Word choice

• Irony

• Imagery

• Syntax

What is the effect of using connotation in writing?

• To simplify the text

• To confuse the reader

• To add emotional or cultural meaning

• To provide a dictionary definition

How does tone differ from mood in a text?

• Tone is the setting; mood is the plot

• Tone is the character's feeling; mood is the author's feeling

• Tone is the dialogue; mood is the theme

• Tone is the author's attitude; mood is the reader's feeling