Literary Devices

Front

Literary device that compares using 'like' or 'as'.

Back

simile

Front

Literary device that compares by naming one object as another.

Back

metaphor

Front

Literary device with repeated sound

Back

alliteration

Front

Literary device that repeats words or phrases.

Back

Repetition

Front

Type of irony where the reader knows something the character does not.

Back

dramatic

Front

Type of irony when a character says words they don't mean.

Back

Verbal

Front

Type of irony when expected outcome is reversed

Back

Situational

Front

Literary device that uses words, people, landmarks, or ideas to represent something beyond their literal meaning.

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Symbolism

Front

Literary device revealing a character's goals, values, or feelings.

Back

Characterization

Front

Literary device that conveys deeper meaning about human nature or spirituality.

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Inference