Literary Devices

Literary Devices

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English

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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1.

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Front

A statement referring to something indirectly.

Back

Allusion

2.

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Front

Words used in speech or writing.

Back

Diction

3.

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Front

A scene in a movie or novel set earlier than the main story.

Back

Flashback

4.

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Front

Demonstrated with details, clues in dialogue, character/place names, etc.

Back

Foreshadowing

5.

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Front

Situational irony occurs when the speaker's words contrast with their actual meaning.

Back

False

6.

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Front

When a speaker says something that contrasts with their actual meaning.

Back

Verbal Irony

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of dramatic irony:

Back

The audience knows Juliet is just asleep, but Romeo thinks she’s killed himself.

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