Literary Device (Part 1)

2. the way in which words are put together to form phrases, clauses, or sentences
3. A scene that interrupts the present timeline to show past events.
6. A statement that seems contradictory but reveals a deeper truth.
8. "The wind whispered through the trees."
12. A story or work where characters, events, and details represent abstract concepts or moral ideas.
13. The atmosphere or feeling a reader gets from a text.
14. "Oh great, another homework assignment. Just what I needed!"
16. The author's attitude toward a subject.
19. Placing two contrasting ideas or things close together for effect.
20. A fire station burns down.
21. The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or expose flaws in society.
22. A glimpse into the future within a story.

1. An exaggerated statement for effect.
4. "Her smile was as bright as the sun."
5. "Not bad" (meaning "good")
7. Using "slaughter" instead of "kill" for a more intense impact.
9. Two contradictory words placed together.
10. Descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste).
11. a reference to another literary work, a historical event, or even a philosophical idea
15. The use of objects, characters, or events to represent deeper meanings.
17. "Time is a thief."
18. Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.