literary devices Flashcards
a figure of speech that directly compares two things that are not alike. For example, “He is a shining star”
metaphor
metaphor
A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two things that are not alike. For example, “He is a shining star”
a figure of speech that compares two things using “like” or “as.” For example, “Her eyes sparkled like diamonds”
simile
simile
a figure of speech that compares two things using “like” or “as.” For example, “Her eyes sparkled like diamonds”
figure of speech where non-human objects or animals are given human qualities
personification
personification
figure of speech where non-human objects or animals are given human qualities
symbolism
use of symbols to represent ideas or concepts
use of symbols to represent ideas or concepts
symbolism
when the opposite of what is expected happens
situational irony
situational irony
when the opposite of what is expected happens
when a speaker says one thing but means the opposite
verbal irony
verbal irony
when a speaker says one thing but means the opposite
audience knows something that the characters in the story do not
dramatic irony
dramatic irony
audience knows something that the characters in the story do not
an exaggeration used for emphasis or effect
hyperbole
