WorksheetsLiterary Devices and Their Definitions
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
what is said is different from what is meant (ex: Telling someone to “break a leg” when you mean “good luck.”
imagery
verbal irony
metaphor
simile
A comparison between 2 different things WITHOUT using “like” or “as” to convey quick, detailed meaning
hyperbole
context clues
metaphor
alliteration
specific, descriptive details that appeal to the 5 senses
imagery
personification
point of view
dramatic irony
a thing – an idea or an animal – is given human attributes/qualities
simile
imagery
point of view
personification
Words or phrases in a sentence that give hints or clues to the meaning/definition of unfamiliar words
forshadowing
personification
context clues
imagery
-See like a camera>Outsider looking in. Watching TV -Follow the main character(s). Knows what one or more is thinking, doing, & feeling -can be ALL KNOWING Know all & see all.
point of view
2nd person point of view
3rd person point of view
1st person point of view
A comparison between 2 different things using “like” or “as” to convey quick, detailed meaning
simile
metaphor
alliteration
hyperbole
-Uses YOU -Talks to the audience
3rd person point of view
point of view
2nd person point of view
1st person point of view
The repetition of the same, initial consonant sound in one sentence or group of sentences
alliteration
simile
irony
situational irony
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
metaphor
hyperbole
imagery
situational irony
An incident where a writer gives a hint of what is to come later in the story
forshadowing
context clues
dramatic irony
simile
a particular attitude or way of considering something, perspective
irony
point of view
imagery
personification
-Sometimes, the author & the narrator are the same (personal narrative) -The main character is the narrator. -Uses me, I, we, us, my, mine, ours
3rd person point of view
2nd person point of view
1st person point of view
point of view
something happens that the reader wouldn’t expect (ex: the firehouse burns down)
personification
dramatic irony
simile
situational irony
a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens
verbal irony
hyperbole
irony
alliteration
the reader knows something the character(s) does not (ex: The audience knows the Titanic will sink at the end of the movie.)
dramatic irony
metaphor
verbal irony
alliteration
The events that build suspense as the character(s) struggles with the conflict; increases interest in a story
expostion
conflict
rising action
inciting incident
The events that wrap up a story; occur because of the climax
resolution
conflict
falling action
setting
The point of greatest suspense, tension, and intensity; usually near the end of the story
falling action
conflict
resolution
climax
The time, place, and environment of a story. Usually has a big impact on the story. Helps create mood
rising action
setting
expostion
conflict
The problem that makes the story interesting
rising action
climax
inciting incident
conflict
The turning event that begins the rising action and conflict
inciting incident
falling action
expositon
rising action
The beginning of the story. Introduces the characters, setting, & conflict.
expostion
inciting icident
setting
rising action
How the story ends and the problem/conflict is resolved/solved
expostion
resolution
falling action
climax
