an implicit (indirect or implied) comparison between 2 or more things; does not include the words “LIKE” OR “AS”

imagery when smells are described to the reader

Imagery when smells are described to the reader

imagery when sounds are described to the reader

imagery Ala bout the reader’s sense of physical touch 

 Appeals to the reader’s physical senses 

 Extreme exaggeration of a real event or situation 

 hints that what will happen next; used to build suspense in the story, when you want to hint about something that might happen, without being too obvious 

 when a narrator is mentally transported to an event that happened in the past

 refers to something indirectly, or to describe something in more pleasant or polite way; used to add in some humor, or when you want to soften the blow, or use less harsh imagery or phrasing 

 specific choice of words used helps determine the style in which the person is speaking or writing 

 words at the same sound or letters appear in a sentence, often consecutively 

 Indirectly refers to external people, events, or things, such as in the real world, or in another story; 

 suggestion or call directions to indirectly, or to hint at

 Diction, when the word choice is considered formal. (typically used in situations to convey a sense of social class or education, or in formal situations)

 Diction when the word choice is informal, More geared towards a casual conversation. (typically used to convey a sense Of familiarity, such as in a letter to a friend)

 diction, when words are used in every day situations, and are often different, depending on the region of community 

 diction when newly created, trendy words or polite words are used 

1) providing the reader, with more context about the character, or a situation or event 2) increasing the suspense and tension; and 3) clue readers into an important event that affected the present are common reasons to use what?

 A reoccurrence element (such as an image, sound, or concept) is found throughout a story, to help develop the theme, or central message; helps develop the central theme or you want your readers to understand 

 Invoking deep emotions and fostering a sense of connection between the readers and the past

 Includes a combination of contrasting, or opposite, words

 A sentence or a phrase that appears contradictory, but implies some kind truth ; to add a hidden meaning to a concept

 Gives inanimate Objects are in human beings (like animals) Human characteristics or attributes

 And explicit comparison; directly compares two or more things; almost always includes the words “like” and “as”

 When something is used to represent something else, such an idea or concept

 A speaker or narrators attitude about a subject; choice of diction helps communicate tone

studying for exams. This is for my ELA class. literary devices you will need to know / I will need to know

Literary Devices

Flashcards

Connotation vs Denotation and Figurative Language

Fact vs opinion

8th grade English notes

Connotation vs. Denotation

Gerunds

grade 6 english