Exam Review 1: Literary Devices Flashcards
Literary Devices
What is a hyperbole?
Hyperbole is a figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect.
What is an allusion?
An allusion is a literary device that indirectly refers to external people, events, or things.
(E.g. With a deep frown on his face as he stormed through the Christmas market, Johnny looked like a real Scrooge.)
What is foreshadowing?
Foreshadowing is where the author subtly lets the reader know the ending or an upcoming event.
What is a euphemism?
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
What are the three types of irony?
Situational, dramatic
What is situational irony?
Situational irony is when the outcome of a situation is contrary to or different from what is expected.
(E.g. a police station being robbed)
What is dramatic irony?
A literary device by which the audience’s or reader’s understanding of events or individuals in a work surpasses that of its characters.
What is a metaphor?
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
What is a simile?
A rhetorical device used to compare two things (typically using the words “like,” “as,” or “than”).
What is 3rd person objective perspective
In third-person objective, the narrator simply describes what is happening to the characters in the story and does not show us anyone’s thoughts or feelings.
What is 3rd person limited perspective?
Third-person limited is the POV that uses a narrator with access to only one character’s perspective, a limited perspective.
What is 3rd person omniscient perspective?
Third-person limited is the POV that uses a narrator with access to only one character’s perspective, a limited perspective.
Allegory
A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
What is verbal irony?
Verbal irony is when what is said is the opposite of the literal meaning.
