Final Literary Devices Flashcards
1
Q
Alliteration
A
words used in quick succession and begin with same sounding letters
2
Q
Allusion
A
author refers to a subject such as a place, event, or literary work by way of passing reference
3
Q
Characterization
A
step by step process wherein an author introduces and then describes a character
4
Q
Hyperbole
A
exaggeration to make a more noticeable effect
5
Q
Metaphor
A
IS OR WASto describe one object by way of another; never uses like and as
6
Q
Personification
A
attaching human traits to inanimate things
7
Q
theme
A
main subject
8
Q
pun
A
word play which suggest two or more meanings
9
Q
similie
A
comparison of one thing with another thing ie.like, as
