Literary Techniques for Prose (Description)

Question 1

Symbolism

Answer 1

A person, place, thing or event that stands both for itself and for something beyond itself. (Universal symbols: dove=peace, heart=love)

Question 2

Metaphor

Answer 2

Compare objects by directly identifying one thing as another

Question 3

Extended Metaphor

Answer 3

A metaphor that continues over a long span of time or throughout a piece of poetry

Question 4

Direct Metaphor

Answer 4

Directly compares two things with a verb such as “is”

Question 5

Indirect Metaphor

Answer 5

Makes a comparison, but does so indirectly

Question 6

Personification

Answer 6

A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes

Question 7

Simile

Answer 7

Compares two things using the words “like” or “as”

Question 8

Hyperbole

Answer 8

A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor

Question 9

Anthromorphism

Answer 9

When a human character is given animal characteristics