Literary Devices

The use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

• Imagery

• Rhyme

• Tone

• Mood

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

The attitude or emotional expression of the poet towards the subject matter, audience, or the poem itself.

• Imagery

• Ryhme

• Tone

• Mood

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The overall atmosphere or emotional tone.

• Imagery

• Ryhme

• Tone

• Mood

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

The repetition of similar sounds at the ends of lines or within lines of a poem.

• Imagery

• Rhyme

• Tone

• Mood

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

A comparison between two unlike things, suggesting a similarity or shared characteristic without using "like" or "as."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as".

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Using objects, colors, or elements to represent deeper meanings or ideas beyond their literal significance.

• Rhyme

• Tone

• Symbolism

• Imagery

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

The repetition of similar sounds, usually at the ends of lines in poetry. Common rhyme schemes include AABB, ABAB, and ABCB

• Rhyme

• Tone

• Symbolism

• Imagery

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

Giving human characteristics or qualities to non-human objects, animals, or abstract concepts.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

An extreme exaggeration used for effect.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A