8. Literary Devices

Question 1

Juxtaposition

Answer 1

Used to contrast 2 same items with difference.

Question 2

Symbolism

Answer 2

Use of symbols to symbolize ideas + qualities different from their literal sense.

Question 3

Metaphor

Answer 3

Comparing 2 unlike, but somehow related things to provide a clearer description without like or as.

Question 4

Simile

Answer 4

Comparing 2 unlike, but somehow related things to provide a clearer description, with like or as.

Question 5

Imagery

Answer 5

The use of vivid + descriptive language to create mental images.

Question 6

Personification

Answer 6

Giving nonhuman things human traits.

Question 7

Flashback

Answer 7

Takes the narrative back in time.

Question 8

Diction

Answer 8

Specific word choice to create tone.

Question 9

Dialect

Answer 9

Specific language for culture/ area. Reminds the reader of the author’s culture + background.

Question 10

Foreshadowing

Answer 10

Writer hints to what will come later in the book. Used for suspense, contributes to a gloomy situation and mood.

Question 11

Author’s Purpose

Answer 11

Why does he use this device? To help Show the reader, Help reader understand, Wants reader to know, to Foreshadow, etc.
SHWF

Put yourself in his shoes: I wanted to use this device to help the reader do something (fairly simple).

Question 12

Analyze the quote

Answer 12

Significance of the quote/ device? Helps the reader understand something deeper, and more emotional.