Lord of the Flies Lit Devices

A story in which each aspect of the story has a symbolic meaning outside the tale itself.

A reference to another work of literature, person, or event.

Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.

a comparison between two things using like or as

a comparison between two similar things

an unexpected power or event saving a seemingly hopeless situation, especially as a contrived plot device in a play or novel

a three-dimensional character: the writer reveals good and bad traits as well as background information

two-dimensional character: they are relatively uncomplicated (only good or only bad)

a literary or dramatic character who undergoes little or no inner change; a character who does not grow or develop

a literary or dramatic character who undergoes an important inner change, as a change in personality or attitude