Literary Devices 11th Grade

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What are sensory details?

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Sensory details are descriptive elements that appeal to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create vivid imagery in writing.

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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'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares one thing to another for rhetorical effect, stating that one thing is another.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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What is an allegory?

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An allegory is a narrative in which characters and events symbolize broader themes and concepts, often moral or political.

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What is the third person point of view?

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The third person point of view is a narrative perspective where the narrator describes events using pronouns like 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that creates visual representations of actions, objects, and ideas in the reader's mind.

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What is symbolism in literature?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, where a symbol stands for both its literal meaning and something deeper.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.