Literary Devices

Literary Devices

techniques used by writers to create a special effect in their writing, to help readers understand on a more profound level

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English8th,9th Grade9-12 Grade

This lesson contains 10 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.

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Literary Devices

techniques used by writers to create a special effect in their writing, to help readers understand on a more profound level

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What are some literary devices you are familiar with?

Slide 2 - Mind map

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Slide 3 - Link

Slide 4 - Video

"The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky" is an example of which literary device:

Assonance

Metaphor

Personification

Allusion

Slide 5 - Quiz

Explain the difference between a simile and metaphor in your own words

Slide 6 - Open question

Kisses are the flowers of affection

They fought like cats and dogs

Metaphor

Simile

Slide 7 - Drag question

Provide a picture of a symbol you are familiar with that is common within society:

Slide 8 - Open question

What does the symbol you chose represent?

Slide 9 - Open question

In Conclusion:

-literary devices are a great way to express tone in writing and provide a more in-depth concept

How are you going to use literary devices in your own writing?

Slide 10 - Slide