Literary Devices

What is figurative language?

•  using figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive, and impactful.

• literal meanings of words

• when you actually mean what you say

• representing the exact words of the original text.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is genre?

• the way a piece is written

• the feeling the author wants you to get when reading

• The category of a literary piece

• the author's style when writing

What is an allusion

• a magic trick that baffles the viewer

• Referring to a famous event or person in history.

• the overall mood of the text.

• an unfamiliar reference

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is a ballad

• regular written language in prose form

• literal meaning of a word

• an event acted out on stage

• a song written by an author about an event

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is a cliffhanger

• the main character's motive for doing what he/she does

• something you place clothing on

• a point in the story that leaves you in suspense

• the person in a story that causes a problem

What is conflict?

• the feeling of the text

• the time and place of the text

• an oversimplified view of a problem.

• the problem in the story

What is a dynamic character?

• a character that undergoes a change.

• a character that is the same throughout the story

• a character that is not in the story besides a small part

• none of these

What is a stereotype

• opposite of what you thought was going to happen

• an oversimplified view of a person or thing

• disappointing situation, or a sudden transition in discourse from an important idea to a ludicrous or trivial on

• a short comment or speech that a character delivers directly to the audience,

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.8.6

What is irony?

• the literal meaning of a word

• a short comment or speech that a character delivers directly to the audience,

• An extreme exaggeration used to make a point, often humorously.

• Meaning the opposite thing for humor.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is a foil character?

• The main character (protagonist) of a literary work, especially one who exhibits admirable traits such as courage and righteousness;

• a foil is a character who contrasts with another character,

• Hints at later events in the story

• A commonly used figure of speech with a meaning that differs from its literal meaning.