Literary Device Review

Vocabulary flashcards reviewing essential literary devices, poetic terms, and their definitions.

Imagery

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

Symbolism

Abstract or concrete object which represents a larger idea.

Irony

A contrast between expectations and reality, often highlighting oppositions or contradictions.

Simile

A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as".

Rhyme Scheme

The pattern of rhymes at the end of lines in a poem.

Assonance

Repetition of vowel sounds within words.

Hyperbole

Exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

Enjambment

The continuation of a sentence or clause across a line break.

Alliteration

Repetition of the same consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

Metaphor

A comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as".

Onomatopoeia

Words that imitate natural sounds.

Juxtaposition

Placing two or more contrasting elements side by side to create a specific effect.

Personification

Giving human characteristics to non-human objects or abstract ideas.

Point of View

The perspective or viewpoint in the poem; known as the speaker.

Free Verse

Poetry without a fixed pattern of meter or rhyme.

Theme

A universal message, moral, or lesson to be learned from reading the text.

Mood

The emotional atmosphere of a poem.

Consonance

Repetition of consonant sounds within or at the end of words.

Allusion

A reference to another text, person, or event.

Tone

The speaker's attitude toward the subject or audience.

Anaphora

Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive lines or clauses.

Meter

The rhythmic structure of a poem, determined by the number and type of beats in a line.