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Literary

Devices

Flashbacks

The use of a flashback is to convey information about a characters background or to increase emotional tension.

Ex.

"When I was younger i hated my brother"

#1 Puns

What are puns?

Puns could be a joke saying two words that sound alike but have different meanings.

Example(s):

She had a photographic memory but never developed it.

I was struggling to figure out how lightning works then it struck me.

#4 Dialogue

Dialogue is a literary device used by writers when two or more characters engage in a conversation

Ex.

Dean: No

Sam: Please?

Dean: No

#2 Rhyme

A rhyme is when the ends of words sound the same. It is, especially used at the ends of lines of poetry.

Examples:

Hear the honking of the goose, I think he’s angry at the moose.

I made cookies one by one, I hear a ding therefore they're done.

#3 Sarcasm

(My favourite)

Sarcasm is the use of irony to mock someone. Like to say something is right when really it is wrong.

Example:

Sam: Really?

Dean: *sarcasm* Yeah sure.

#6 Foreshadowing

Foreshadowing is a literary device used to hint a events that are yet to come

Ex.

Life was better ended by their hate

than death prorogue wanting of thy love

-Shakespeare, Romeo & Juliet.

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