Literary Devices and Techniques in Storytelling
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Definitions for Review Table
PLOT - Series of events that make up a
story.
PLOT - Series of events that make up a
story.
EXPOSITION - Background information
to a story; introduces characters and
setting
PLOT - Series of events that make up a
story.
EXPOSITION - Background information
to a story; introduces characters and
setting
RISING ACTION - The events of a plot
that lead up to the climax; builds
suspense
PLOT - Series of events that make up a
story.
EXPOSITION - Background information
to a story; introduces characters and
setting
RISING ACTION - The events of a plot
that lead up to the climax; builds
suspense
CLIMAX - The highest, most intense
point of conflict in a story
PLOT - Series of events that make up a
story.
EXPOSITION - Background information to
a story; introduces characters and setting
RISING ACTION - The events of a plot that
lead up to the climax; builds suspense
CLIMAX - The highest, most intense point
of conflict in a story
FALLING ACTION - The events of a
dramatic or narrative plot following the
conflict
PLOT - Series of events that make up a
story.
EXPOSITION - Background information to
a story; introduces characters and setting
RISING ACTION - The events of a plot that
lead up to the climax; builds suspense
CLIMAX - The highest, most intense point
of conflict in a story
FALLING ACTION - The events of a
dramatic or narrative plot following the
conflict
DENOUEMENT - Resolution of the plot
SIMILE - Comparing two unlike things
using “like” or “as”
SIMILE - Comparing two unlike things
using “like” or “as”
METAPHOR - Comparing two unlike
things
SIMILE - Comparing two unlike things
using “like” or “as”
METAPHOR - Comparing two unlike
things
ANALOGY - Resembling relations;
comparing groups to show relationships
SIMILE - Comparing two unlike things
using “like” or “as”
METAPHOR - Comparing two unlike
things
ANALOGY - Resembling relations;
comparing groups to show relationships
PERSONIFICATION - Giving human
qualities or characteristics to nonliving
things
SIMILE - Comparing two unlike things
using “like” or “as”
METAPHOR - Comparing two unlike
things
ANALOGY - Resembling relations;
comparing groups to show relationships
PERSONIFICATION - Giving human
qualities or characteristics to nonliving
things
ONOMOTOPOEIA - Use of a word
whose sound often imitates its meaning
DEAD METAPHOR - An overused
metaphor that has gained a new
meaning
DEAD METAPHOR - An overused
metaphor that has gained a new
meaning
IMPLIED METAPHOR - A more subtle
use of a metaphor
DEAD METAPHOR - An overused
metaphor that has gained a new
meaning
IMPLIED METAPHOR - A more subtle
use of a metaphor
MIXED METAPHOR - Two or more
metaphors used together that appear
illogical
DEAD METAPHOR - An overused
metaphor that has gained a new
meaning
IMPLIED METAPHOR - A more subtle
use of a metaphor
MIXED METAPHOR - Two or more
metaphors used together that appear
illogical
EXTENDED METAPHOR - Metaphor
that continues throughout the entire
text
ANACHRONISM - Something that is not
in its correct historical time period
ANACHRONISM - Something that is not
in its correct historical time period
ALLUSION - An implied or direct
reference to another text, person, thing,
or event
ANACHRONISM - Something that is not
in its correct historical time period
ALLUSION - An implied or direct
reference to another text, person, thing,
or event
PROTAGONIST - Main character of a
story
ANACHRONISM - Something that is not
in its correct historical time period
ALLUSION - An implied or direct
reference to another text, person, thing,
or event
PROTAGONIST - Main character of a
story
ANTAGONIST - The character who
opposes the main character
ANACHRONISM - Something that is
not in its correct historical time period
ALLUSION - An implied or direct
reference to another text, person, thing,
or event
PROTAGONIST - Main character of a
story
ANTAGONIST - The character who
opposes the main character
FOIL - Character who contrasts
protagonist to enhance qualities
FLAT CHARACTER - A one-dimensional
character
FLAT CHARACTER - A one-dimensional
character
ROUND CHARACTER - A fully
developed character
FLAT CHARACTER - A one-dimensional
character
ROUND CHARACTER - A fully
developed character
STATIC CHARACTER - A character that
stays the same throughout the story
FLAT CHARACTER - A one-
dimensional character
ROUND CHARACTER - A fully
developed character
STATIC CHARACTER - A character
who stays the same throughout the
story
DYNAMIC CHARACTER – Character
who changes permanently throughout
the story
SYMBOLISM - Representations of
things to others by means of symbols
SYMBOLISM - Representations of
things to others by means of symbols
IMAGERY - Descriptive text; creating
mental images for the reader
SYMBOLISM - Representations of
things to others by means of symbols
IMAGERY - Descriptive text; creating
mental images for the reader
FLASHBACK - When the text refers
back to previous events
SYMBOLISM - Representations of
things to others by means of
symbols
IMAGERY - Descriptive text;
creating mental images for the
reader
FLASHBACK - When the text
refers back to previous events
FORESHADOW - To give a hint to
what will happen later in the text
THEME - Author’s message to the
reader; underlying meaning of a story
THEME - Author’s message to the
reader; underlying meaning of a story
TONE - Attitude of the writer toward a
subject
THEME - Author’s message to the
reader; underlying meaning of a
story
TONE - Attitude of the writer
toward a subject
MOOD - Feeling the reader gets
from a story
ALLEGORY - Symbolic representations
of abstract or spiritual ideas
ALLEGORY - Symbolic representations
of abstract or spiritual ideas
INTERNAL CONFLICT - Conflict within
a character; man vs. self
ALLEGORY - Symbolic representations
of abstract or spiritual ideas
INTERNAL CONFLICT - Conflict within
a character; man vs. self
EXTERNAL CONFLICT - Conflict
outside of a character; man vs. man,
man vs. society, man vs. nature, etc.
ALLEGORY - Symbolic representations
of abstract or spiritual ideas
INTERNAL CONFLICT - Conflict within
a character; man vs. self
EXTERNAL CONFLICT - Conflict
outside of a character; man vs. man,
man vs. society, man vs. nature, etc.
DENOTATION - Basic dictionary
definition of a word
ALLEGORY - Symbolic representations of
abstract or spiritual ideas
INTERNAL CONFLICT - Conflict within a
character; man vs. self
EXTERNAL CONFLICT - Conflict outside
of a character; man vs. man, man vs.
society, man vs. nature, etc.
DENOTATION - Basic dictionary definition
of a word
CONNOTATION - The implied meaning or
attributes given to a word
PARALLELISM - The use of identical
phrases, clauses, and structures within
a sentence
PARALLELISM - The use of identical
phrases, clauses, and structures within
a sentence
ALLITERATION - Repetition of same
sounds at the beginning of words
PARALLELISM - The use of identical
phrases, clauses, and structures within
a sentence
ALLITERATION - Repetition of same
sounds at the beginning of words
PARODY - Humorous imitations of a
piece of text
PARALLELISM - The use of identical
phrases, clauses, and structures
within a sentence
ALLITERATION - Repetition of same
sounds at the beginning of words
PARODY - Humorous imitations of a
piece of text
SATIRE - A text that mocks social
conventions; ridicules serious
situations
IRONY - Contrast between expectations
and reality
IRONY - Contrast between expectations
and reality
SITUATIONAL IRONY - Expecting one
thing to happen but something entirely
different taking place
IRONY - Contrast between expectations
and reality
SITUATIONAL IRONY - Expecting one
thing to happen but something entirely
different taking place
DRAMATIC IRONY - Contrast between
what the character knows and what the
reader knows
IRONY - Contrast between
expectations and reality
SITUATIONAL IRONY - Expecting one
thing to happen but something entirely
different taking place
DRAMATIC IRONY - Contrast
between what the character knows
and what the reader knows
VERBAL IRONY - When someone
says something but means another
(often called “sarcasm”)
HYPERBOLE - Extreme exaggeration
HYPERBOLE - Extreme
exaggeration
UNDERSTATEMENT -
Statement less strong or
striking than facts would show
PARADOX - A seemingly contradictory
or absurd statement that may suggest
truth
PARADOX - A seemingly contradictory
or absurd statement that may suggest
truth
OXYMORON - Two seemingly
contradictory words used together for
effect
PARADOX - A seemingly contradictory
or absurd statement that may suggest
truth
OXYMORON - Two seemingly
contradictory words used together for
effect
PUN - Humorous use of words; a play
on words
PARADOX - A seemingly
contradictory or absurd statement that
may suggest truth
OXYMORON - Two seemingly
contradictory words used together for
effect
PUN - Humorous use of words; a play
on words
IDIOM - Expressions; meaning of
expression is not true to words
ASSONANCE - Resemblance of
sounds; vowel rhyme
ASSONANCE - Resemblance of
sounds; vowel rhyme
DISSONANCE - Harsh, disagreeable
sounds; discord
ASSONANCE - Resemblance of
sounds; vowel rhyme
DISSONANCE - Harsh, disagreeable
sounds; discord
DIALECT - A provincial, rural, or socially
distinct variety of language
ASSONANCE - Resemblance of
sounds; vowel rhyme
DISSONANCE - Harsh, disagreeable
sounds; discord
DIALECT - A provincial, rural, or socially
distinct variety of language
JARGON - “jibberish”; words associated
with a specific subject or profession
ASSONANCE - Resemblance of
sounds; vowel rhyme
DISSONANCE - Harsh, disagreeable
sounds; discord
DIALECT - A provincial, rural, or
socially distinct variety of language
JARGON - “jibberish”; words
associated with a specific subject or
profession
SLANG - Informal language
IAMBIC PENTAMETER - Verse
consisting of 5 meters alternating
stressed and unstressed syllables
IAMBIC PENTAMETER - Verse
consisting of 5 meters alternating
stressed and unstressed syllables
SOLILOQUY - Speaking to oneself
oblivious to people hearing; reveals
inner thoughts
IAMBIC PENTAMETER - Verse
consisting of 5 meters alternating
stressed and unstressed syllables
SOLILOQUY - Speaking to
oneself oblivious to people
hearing; reveals inner thoughts
MONOLOGUE - An extended
period of time in which one
character speaks
PROPAGANDA - The persuasion of
others to buy a product, believe
something, etc.
PROPAGANDA - The persuasion of
others to buy a product, believe
something, etc.
STEREOTYPE - Simple and often
inaccurate categorizing of a group of
people
PROPAGANDA - The persuasion
of others to buy a product, believe
something, etc.
STEREOTYPE - Simple and often
inaccurate categorizing of a group
of people
BIAS – having a pre-existing
preference for something (one-
sided)
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DEFINITIONS
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PLOT - Series of events that make up a
story.
EXPOSITION - Background information to
a story; introduces characters and setting
RISING ACTION - The events of a plot that
lead up to the climax; builds suspense
CLIMAX - The highest, most intense point
of conflict in a story
FALLING ACTION - The events of a
dramatic or narrative plot following the
conflict
DENOUEMENT - Resolution of the plot
SIMILE - Comparing two unlike things
using “like” or “as”
METAPHOR - Comparing two unlike
things
ANALOGY - Resembling relations;
comparing groups to show relationships
PERSONIFICATION - Giving human
qualities or characteristics to nonliving
things
ONOMOTOPOEIA - Use of a word
whose sound often imitates its meaning
DEAD METAPHOR - An overused
metaphor that has gained a new
meaning
IMPLIED METAPHOR - A more subtle
use of a metaphor
MIXED METAPHOR - Two or more
metaphors used together that appear
illogical
EXTENDED METAPHOR - Metaphor
that continues throughout the entire
text
ANACHRONISM - Something that is
not in its correct historical time period
ALLUSION - An implied or direct
reference to another text, person, thing,
or event
PROTAGONIST - Main character of a
story
ANTAGONIST - The character who
opposes the main character
FOIL - Character who contrasts
protagonist to enhance qualities
FLAT CHARACTER - A one-
dimensional character
ROUND CHARACTER - A fully
developed character
STATIC CHARACTER - A character
who stays the same throughout the
story
DYNAMIC CHARACTER – Character
who changes permanently throughout
the story
SYMBOLISM - Representations of
things to others by means of
symbols
IMAGERY - Descriptive text;
creating mental images for the
reader
FLASHBACK - When the text
refers back to previous events
FORESHADOW - To give a hint to
what will happen later in the text
THEME - Author’s message to the
reader; underlying meaning of a
story
TONE - Attitude of the writer
toward a subject
MOOD - Feeling the reader gets
from a story
ALLEGORY - Symbolic representations of
abstract or spiritual ideas
INTERNAL CONFLICT - Conflict within a
character; man vs. self
EXTERNAL CONFLICT - Conflict outside
of a character; man vs. man, man vs.
society, man vs. nature, etc.
DENOTATION - Basic dictionary definition
of a word
CONNOTATION - The implied meaning or
attributes given to a word
PARALLELISM - The use of identical
phrases, clauses, and structures
within a sentence
ALLITERATION - Repetition of same
sounds at the beginning of words
PARODY - Humorous imitations of a
piece of text
SATIRE - A text that mocks social
conventions; ridicules serious
situations
IRONY - Contrast between
expectations and reality
SITUATIONAL IRONY - Expecting one
thing to happen but something entirely
different taking place
DRAMATIC IRONY - Contrast
between what the character knows
and what the reader knows
VERBAL IRONY - When someone
says something but means another
(often called “sarcasm”)
HYPERBOLE - Extreme
exaggeration
UNDERSTATEMENT -
Statement less strong or
striking than facts would show
PARADOX - A seemingly
contradictory or absurd statement that
may suggest truth
OXYMORON - Two seemingly
contradictory words used together for
effect
PUN - Humorous use of words; a play
on words
IDIOM - Expressions; meaning of
expression is not true to words
ASSONANCE - Resemblance of
sounds; vowel rhyme
DISSONANCE - Harsh, disagreeable
sounds; discord
DIALECT - A provincial, rural, or
socially distinct variety of language
JARGON - “jibberish”; words
associated with a specific subject or
profession
SLANG - Informal language
IAMBIC PENTAMETER - Verse
consisting of 5 meters alternating
stressed and unstressed syllables
SOLILOQUY - Speaking to
oneself oblivious to people
hearing; reveals inner thoughts
MONOLOGUE - An extended
period of time in which one
character speaks
PROPAGANDA - The persuasion
of others to buy a product, believe
something, etc.
STEREOTYPE - Simple and often
inaccurate categorizing of a group
of people
BIAS – having a pre-existing
preference for something (one-
sided)
Delve into the world of storytelling with an examination of key literary devices and techniques such as plot, exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and denouement. Understand the significance of similes, metaphors, personification, and other tools that bring narratives to life.
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LITERARY DEVICES AND LITERARY DEVICES AND TECHNIQUES TECHNIQUES Definitions for Review Table
plot exposition rising action climax falling action denouement simile metaphor analogy personification onomatopoeia dead metaphor implied metaphor mixed metaphor extended metaphor
PLOT - Series of events that make up a story. EXPOSITION - Background information to a story; introduces characters and setting
PLOT - Series of events that make up a story. EXPOSITION - Background information to a story; introduces characters and setting RISING ACTION - The events of a plot that lead up to the climax; builds suspense
PLOT - Series of events that make up a story. EXPOSITION - Background information to a story; introduces characters and setting RISING ACTION - The events of a plot that lead up to the climax; builds suspense CLIMAX - The highest, most intense point of conflict in a story
PLOT - Series of events that make up a story. EXPOSITION - Background information to a story; introduces characters and setting RISING ACTION - The events of a plot that lead up to the climax; builds suspense CLIMAX - The highest, most intense point of conflict in a story FALLING ACTION - The events of a dramatic or narrative plot following the conflict
PLOT - Series of events that make up a story. EXPOSITION - Background information to a story; introduces characters and setting RISING ACTION - The events of a plot that lead up to the climax; builds suspense CLIMAX - The highest, most intense point of conflict in a story FALLING ACTION - The events of a dramatic or narrative plot following the conflict DENOUEMENT - Resolution of the plot
SIMILE - Comparing two unlike things using like or as
SIMILE - Comparing two unlike things using like or as METAPHOR - Comparing two unlike things
SIMILE - Comparing two unlike things using like or as METAPHOR - Comparing two unlike things ANALOGY - Resembling relations; comparing groups to show relationships
SIMILE - Comparing two unlike things using like or as METAPHOR - Comparing two unlike things ANALOGY - Resembling relations; comparing groups to show relationships PERSONIFICATION - Giving human qualities or characteristics to nonliving things
SIMILE - Comparing two unlike things using like or as METAPHOR - Comparing two unlike things ANALOGY - Resembling relations; comparing groups to show relationships PERSONIFICATION - Giving human qualities or characteristics to nonliving things ONOMOTOPOEIA - Use of a word whose sound often imitates its meaning
DEAD METAPHOR - An overused metaphor that has gained a new meaning
DEAD METAPHOR - An overused metaphor that has gained a new meaning IMPLIED METAPHOR - A more subtle use of a metaphor
DEAD METAPHOR - An overused metaphor that has gained a new meaning IMPLIED METAPHOR - A more subtle use of a metaphor MIXED METAPHOR - Two or more metaphors used together that appear illogical
DEAD METAPHOR - An overused metaphor that has gained a new meaning IMPLIED METAPHOR - A more subtle use of a metaphor MIXED METAPHOR - Two or more metaphors used together that appear illogical EXTENDED METAPHOR - Metaphor that continues throughout the entire text
anachronism allusion protagonist antagonist foil flat character round character static character dynamic character symbolism imagery flashback foreshadow theme tone mood
ANACHRONISM - Something that is not in its correct historical time period
ANACHRONISM - Something that is not in its correct historical time period ALLUSION - An implied or direct reference to another text, person, thing, or event
ANACHRONISM - Something that is not in its correct historical time period ALLUSION - An implied or direct reference to another text, person, thing, or event PROTAGONIST - Main character of a story
ANACHRONISM - Something that is not in its correct historical time period ALLUSION - An implied or direct reference to another text, person, thing, or event PROTAGONIST - Main character of a story ANTAGONIST - The character who opposes the main character
ANACHRONISM - Something that is not in its correct historical time period ALLUSION - An implied or direct reference to another text, person, thing, or event PROTAGONIST - Main character of a story ANTAGONIST - The character who opposes the main character FOIL - Character who contrasts protagonist to enhance qualities
FLAT CHARACTER - A one-dimensional character
FLAT CHARACTER - A one-dimensional character ROUND CHARACTER - A fully developed character
FLAT CHARACTER - A one-dimensional character ROUND CHARACTER - A fully developed character STATIC CHARACTER - A character that stays the same throughout the story
FLAT CHARACTER - A one- dimensional character ROUND CHARACTER - A fully developed character STATIC CHARACTER - A character who stays the same throughout the story DYNAMIC CHARACTER Character who changes permanently throughout the story
SYMBOLISM - Representations of things to others by means of symbols
SYMBOLISM - Representations of things to others by means of symbols IMAGERY - Descriptive text; creating mental images for the reader
SYMBOLISM - Representations of things to others by means of symbols IMAGERY - Descriptive text; creating mental images for the reader FLASHBACK - When the text refers back to previous events
SYMBOLISM - Representations of things to others by means of symbols IMAGERY - Descriptive text; creating mental images for the reader FLASHBACK - When the text refers back to previous events FORESHADOW - To give a hint to what will happen later in the text
THEME - Authors message to the reader; underlying meaning of a story
THEME - Authors message to the reader; underlying meaning of a story TONE - Attitude of the writer toward a subject
THEME - Authors message to the reader; underlying meaning of a story TONE - Attitude of the writer toward a subject MOOD - Feeling the reader gets from a story
allegory internal conflict external conflict denotation connotation parallelism alliteration parody satire irony situational irony dramatic irony verbal irony hyperbole understatement
ALLEGORY - Symbolic representations of abstract or spiritual ideas
ALLEGORY - Symbolic representations of abstract or spiritual ideas INTERNAL CONFLICT - Conflict within a character; man vs. self
ALLEGORY - Symbolic representations of abstract or spiritual ideas INTERNAL CONFLICT - Conflict within a character; man vs. self EXTERNAL CONFLICT - Conflict outside of a character; man vs. man, man vs. society, man vs. nature, etc.
ALLEGORY - Symbolic representations of abstract or spiritual ideas INTERNAL CONFLICT - Conflict within a character; man vs. self EXTERNAL CONFLICT - Conflict outside of a character; man vs. man, man vs. society, man vs. nature, etc. DENOTATION - Basic dictionary definition of a word
ALLEGORY - Symbolic representations of abstract or spiritual ideas INTERNAL CONFLICT - Conflict within a character; man vs. self EXTERNAL CONFLICT - Conflict outside of a character; man vs. man, man vs. society, man vs. nature, etc. DENOTATION - Basic dictionary definition of a word CONNOTATION - The implied meaning or attributes given to a word
PARALLELISM - The use of identical phrases, clauses, and structures within a sentence
PARALLELISM - The use of identical phrases, clauses, and structures within a sentence ALLITERATION - Repetition of same sounds at the beginning of words
PARALLELISM - The use of identical phrases, clauses, and structures within a sentence ALLITERATION - Repetition of same sounds at the beginning of words PARODY - Humorous imitations of a piece of text
PARALLELISM - The use of identical phrases, clauses, and structures within a sentence ALLITERATION - Repetition of same sounds at the beginning of words PARODY - Humorous imitations of a piece of text SATIRE - A text that mocks social conventions; ridicules serious situations
IRONY - Contrast between expectations and reality
IRONY - Contrast between expectations and reality SITUATIONAL IRONY - Expecting one thing to happen but something entirely different taking place
IRONY - Contrast between expectations and reality SITUATIONAL IRONY - Expecting one thing to happen but something entirely different taking place DRAMATIC IRONY - Contrast between what the character knows and what the reader knows
IRONY - Contrast between expectations and reality SITUATIONAL IRONY - Expecting one thing to happen but something entirely different taking place DRAMATIC IRONY - Contrast between what the character knows and what the reader knows VERBAL IRONY - When someone says something but means another (often called sarcasm )
HYPERBOLE - Extreme exaggeration UNDERSTATEMENT - Statement less strong or striking than facts would show
