A character that does not change from the beginning of the story to the end

A narrative device that hints at coming events; often builds suspense or anxiety in the reader

Conversation between two or more characters in a story or poem

When a speaker’s intent is far different from the usual meaning of the words is called __________________.

An often-used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally and is often regional in nature

A scene that interrupts the normal chronological sequence of events in a story to depict something that happened at an earlier time is a _____________________ .

A particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group

A work that makes fun of another work by imitating some aspect of the writer's style

A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth

A work that ridicules the shortcomings of specific people or institutions as an attempt to bring about change is a _______________________.

The giving of human qualities to an animal, object, or idea

When a reader is aware of something that a character is not, it is referred to as ___________________.

Which literary device is the phrase below in quotation marks an example of?

The boys were allowed to run up and down the stairs to get their excess energy “out of their system” before bed.

Which literary term is the sentence below an example of?

She moved like a deer.

A Southern American’s use of the word “howdy” as a greeting is an example of the use of _________________.

The process of the writer telling the reader about the personality of a character either directly or indirectly is ______________________.

Which form kind of figurative language is being used in the sentence below?

The rooster smiled and winked at me.

The following is an example of which literary device?:

“Are we there yet?” asked Mikey.

“No,” responded Mrs. Smith.

“How much longer?”

“At least another hour.”

The second set of lyrics are an example of which literary device?:

As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death

I take a look at my life and realize there’s none left

‘Cause I’ve been brassing and laughing so long that

Even my mamma thinks that my mind is gone

–Coolio “Gangster’s Paradise”

As I walk through the valley where I harvest my grain

I take a look at my wife and realize she’s very plain

But that’s just perfect for an Amish like me

You know, I shun fancy things like electricity

- Weird Al Yankovic “Amish Paradise”