Literary Devices

2. a phrase or expression that is tired or overused
5. Types of categories into which literary works are grouped.
6. Character who opposes the protagonist.
7. A device that provides information about an earlier event.
10. An exaggeration or overstatement
13. an object, image, character or action that stands for an idea beyond its literal meaning
14. A phrase that is contradictory, but does hold truth
16. a play on words
17. Something non-human is given human qualities.
21. Main character
22. Hints or clues are given about events that will happen later in the story

1. irony outcome is different than what is expected
3. Images created using concrete details, adjectives, and figures of speech
4. irony A character says one thing, but really means something else
8. A reference made to a famous historical, literary figure or event.
9. irony When the audience is aware that something is about to occur, but the character is not.
11. A moment of significant realization for the main character, usually at the end
12. 2 contrasting words/ideas put together
15. Words that sound the way they are spelled
18. Comparing 2 things without using “like” or “as”
19. purification of emotions
20. The author’s choice of words that creates the tone or atmosphere
21. author evokes feelings of pity or sympathy in the reader.