Literary Devices

• English
• 8th,9th Grade
• 9-12 Grade

Literary Devices

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

What are some literary devices you are familiar with?

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

1. Assonance
2. Metaphor
3. Personification
4. Allusion

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

Kisses are the flowers of affection

They fought like cats and dogs

Metaphor

  Simile

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

What does the symbol you chose represent?

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?