Literary Devices Pre-AP

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is diction?

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Diction refers to the intentional choice of words by an author to convey a specific meaning or tone.

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What is denotative meaning?

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Denotative meaning is the literal meaning of a word, often referred to as its dictionary definition.

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is a literary device that uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities or objects.

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What is metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, influencing how the reader feels.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used for poetic effect.

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What is a theme?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work.