Rdg literary devices

Making a comparison between two things (does not use like or as)

When and where the story takes place

Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader

Repeated use of sounds, words, or ideas for effect and emphasis

A comparison using "like" or "as"

Central idea of a work of literature

Compares two unlike things without using the words 'like' or 'as'. In the image, life is being compared to a pathway that meanders. Life is not a straightforward path.

An object, idea or animal is given human attributes. In the movie 'Cars' the vehicles are designed with human characteristics.

The words 'I' or 'we' is used to narrate the story. For example: I walked down the road and saw a rabbit run across the road.

The words 'she', and 'he' is used in this narrative form. This point of view tells the reader what two or more characters are talking about. The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters in the story.

The narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character in a story. The narrator refers to the characters as 'he', or 'she'.

An object that represents or stands for an idea, belief or action. A heart is a sign of love.

The central topic or idea of a text. For example: the central topic of 'Lord of the Flies' is survival.

Intended words have a different meaning that what is actually being said.

sequence of event in a story built around a conflict