Literary Devices In Macbeth Flashcards
Allusion
Figure of speech that makes a reference to, or a presentation of people, places, events, literary work, or works of art
Simile
Figure of speech using like or as to compare two unlike things
Metaphor
Comparison of 2 unlike things
Paradox
A true statement even though it seems contradictory
Symbol
Anything that stands for something else
Foreshadow
Hints that prepare for events that occur later
Dramatic irony
A contradiction between what a character thinks and what the reader knows to be true
Situational irony
An event that directly contradicts the expectations of the character, reader, or audience
Verbal irony
Words that are used to suggest the opposite of what is meant
Theme
The main idea
Motif
A recurring image, word, phrase, action, idea, object, or situation that appears in various works
Personification
Human characteristics that are attributed to non humans
Imagery
Making pictures with words
Soliloquy
When a character speaks his or her thoughts aloud
Aside
When actors speak to the audience without being heard by other characters
Iambic pentameter
A line of blank verse that has 10 syllables
Dynamic character
A character who changes the course of the story
Static character
A character who does not change over the course of the story
Foil
A character who highlights certain traits of the main character
