Literary Devices: A Comprehensive Guide
Literary Devices
Figurative Language
A way of using words to make imaginative
connections in the reader's "inner eye."
These connections can be called
images
Alliteration
: the
repetition
of usually initial
consonant sound
in two or more neighboring
words
The
W
icked
W
itch of the
W
est
w
ent her own
w
ay.
(The ‘W’ sound is highlighted and repeated throughout the sentence.)
Idiom: (add to your notes)
•
Idiom: A saying that does not make literal,
logical or grammatical sense.
People within
the culture do understand the meaning.
•
Example: Don’t let the cat out of the bag.
Meaning: Don’t tell anyone the surprise.
•
Example: It’s raining cats and dogs.
Meaning: It is raining really hard.
Hyperbole
: an
exaggeration
or figure of speech not intended to be
taken literally.
“I thought my head was going to explode, my headache was so
intense.”
“I laughed so hard to I thought my side would split.”
Personification:
Giving
life-like characteristics
or
qualities to
inanimate objects
.
“The
raging
winds”
“The
wise
owl”
“The fire flames
danced
on the wall”
Simile:
A
comparison
using “like” or “as”
NOT a description using “like” or “as”
“
He
is like a
mouse
in front of the teacher”.
Metaphor:
A
comparison
. (something IS
something else) NOT a just a
description
“Henry was a lion on the battlefield”.
This sentence suggests that Henry fought so valiantly and bravely that
he embodied all the personality traits we attribute to the ferocious
animal. This sentence implies immediately that Henry was courageous
and fearless, much like the King of the Jungle.
The difference between
Simile and Metaphor
A simile compares two things using the word
like
or
as
.
Simile: My
father
grumbles
like
a
bear
in the
mornings.
A metaphor also compares two things, but it does not
use the word
like
or
as
.
Metaphor: My
father
is a
bear
in the mornings.
Symbolism (add to your notes)
•
Symbolism: Using “something” to represent
something else.
•
Example: A crown represents royalty.
•
Example: A seal represents a person of power.
•
Example: The heart represents love and
admiration.
Sensory Description:
Using the 5
senses to
describe something
in
great detail. (
taste, touch, smell, sight, sound
)
Delve into the world of literary devices with this comprehensive guide. From figurative language to alliteration, idioms to hyperbole, and more, learn how writers use these techniques to enhance their storytelling. Explore examples and visual representations to deepen your understanding of concepts like personification, simile, and metaphor. Discover the differences between simile and metaphor, and how each adds depth and creativity to written works.
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Figurative Language A way of using words to make imaginative connections in the reader's "inner eye." These connections can be called images
Alliteration: the repetition of usually initial consonant sound in two or more neighboring words The Wicked Witch of the West went her own way. (The W sound is highlighted and repeated throughout the sentence.)
Idiom: (add to your notes) Idiom: A saying that does not make literal, logical or grammatical sense. People within the culture do understand the meaning. Example: Don t let the cat out of the bag. Meaning: Don t tell anyone the surprise. Example: It s raining cats and dogs. Meaning: It is raining really hard.
Hyperbole: an exaggeration or figure of speech not intended to be taken literally. I thought my head was going to explode, my headache was so intense. I laughed so hard to I thought my side would split.
Personification: Giving life-like characteristics or qualities to inanimate objects. The raging winds The wise owl The fire flames danced on the wall
Simile: A comparison using like or as NOT a description using like or as He is like a mouse in front of the teacher .
Metaphor: A comparison. (something IS something else) NOT a just a description Henry was a lion on the battlefield . This sentence suggests that Henry fought so valiantly and bravely that he embodied all the personality traits we attribute to the ferocious animal. This sentence implies immediately that Henry was courageous and fearless, much like the King of the Jungle.
The difference between Simile and Metaphor A simile compares two things using the word like or as. Simile: My father grumbles like a bear in the mornings. A metaphor also compares two things, but it does not use the word like or as. Metaphor: My father is a bear in the mornings.
Symbolism (add to your notes) Symbolism: Using something to represent something else. Example: A crown represents royalty. Example: A seal represents a person of power. Example: The heart represents love and admiration.
Sensory Description: Using the 5 senses to describe something in great detail. (taste, touch, smell, sight, sound) Touch Smell Taste Senses Sight Sound
