Literary Devices (Comprehensive of all taught to date)

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Diction

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The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing, which can affect the tone and meaning of the text.

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Personification

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The attribution of human characteristics to nonhuman entities or abstract concepts, making them relatable to human experiences.

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Characterization

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The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character through description, actions, thoughts, and dialogue.

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Allusion

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An indirect reference to a person, place, event, or literary work that the reader is expected to recognize.

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Simile

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Hyperbole

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An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Irony

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A literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning, often highlighting a contrast.

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Theme

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The central idea or underlying message in a literary work, often reflecting on human nature or society.

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Tone

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