Literary Devices

FLSHBACK

part of a story that happened before the current action which is brought out through characters' dreams or storytelling. This device is often used to give the reader more background information and details about specific characters, events, plot points, and so on.

FORESHADOWING

is when the author alludes to upcoming events without directly stating that they will happen

IMAGERY

words used to evoke pictures in the minds of the readers

DIALOGUE

The words that characters speak

SYMBOLISM

a symbol is a physical object that represents something else

IRONY

words used that often mean something different or the opposite of what they mean

SUSPENSE

happens when the storyteller or narrator builds excitement in a scene, often prior to the climax

REPETITION

when words, symbols, themes or other parts of the story are used more than once

SENSORY LANGUAGE

descriptive language that attempts to invoke one or more of the the five senses

MOOD

the general feeling the writer wants the audience to have. The writer can achieve this through description, setting, dialogue, and word choice.

TONE

The attitude a writer takes toward his or her subjects, characters, and audience (Examples: humorous, passionate, sincere, sarcastic)

RHYME

when words that sound alike are paired together or near each other