Literary Devices - First Set

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Alliteration

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A repetition of the same sound in the start of a series in succession.

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Allusion

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An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

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Characterization

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The description and information provided about the characters in a story. Includes character's thought, dialogue, actions, direct statements, and how other characters feel or think about the character.

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Flashback

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A transition in a story to an earlier time, that interrupts the normal chronological order of events.

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Foreshadowing

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A plot element that hints at something to come later in the story.

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Hyperbole

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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Imagery

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The use of pictures or words to create images, especially to create an impression or mood. Appeals to senses.

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Simile

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A type of figure of speech that directly compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison. Does not use 'like' or 'as'.

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Onomatopoeia

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The practice of naming something based on a phonetic imitation of a sound associated with it.