Stylistic devices

Definition of Imagery

visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work

Effect of Imagery

creates vivid sensory experiences that enhance mood, develop setting and characters, evoke emotions, and reinforce themes in a text

Definition of Metaphor

A figure of speech containing an implied comparison in which a word or phrase ordinarily and primarily used of one thing is applied to another.

Effect of Metaphor

create a deeper understanding or fresh perspective by comparing two unlike things, making abstract ideas more vivid, emotional, or relatable.

Definition of Hyperbole

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Effect of Hyperbole

to create emphasis, evoke strong feelings, or add humor

Definition of Emotive language

specific word choices that are made in order to elicit an emotional response from the reader

Effect of Emotive Language

evoking an emotional response in the reader, influencing their feelings, attitudes, or actions toward a subject

Definition of Enumeration / Listing

when a writer chooses to list out items, events, ideas, or other parts of a story/setting

Effect of Enumeration / Listing

emphasize key points, build detail or intensity, and create a sense of structure or progression in the text

Definition of Tone

the mood implied by an author's word choice and the way that the text can make a reader feel

Effect of Tone

to convey the writer’s attitude toward the subject or audience, which shapes how readers interpret the message and emotionally respond to the text.

Definition of First-Person Narration

a point of view (who is telling a story) where the story is narrated by one character at a time

Effect of First-Person Narration

to create a sense of intimacy and immediacy, allowing readers to closely experience the narrator’s thoughts, emotions, and perspective

Definition of Sarcasm / Irony

the use of irony in order to mock or convey contempt toward a person or subject

Effect of Sarcasm/Irony

create humor, highlight contradictions, or criticize a subject by saying the opposite of what is meant, often prompting readers to think more deeply about the true message.

Definitiwon of Juxtaposition

the placement of two or more ideas side by side in order to highlight their differences or enhance a theme.

Effect of Juxtaposition

create tension, emphasize key themes, or provoke thought by drawing attention to the relationships between them