Literary Devices and Figurative Language

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What is a simile?

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A comparison of two unlike subjects using the words 'like' or 'as.'

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What is verbal irony?

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A figure of speech in which the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning, often used for humor or emphasis.

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What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is rising action?

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The series of events in a story that lead up to the climax, building tension and interest.

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What is an allusion?

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A reference in literature to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art.

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human characteristics are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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What is a pun?

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A form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, often a turning point.