Handout

Literary Devices, Techniques, and Elements

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What's the difference between a speaker and an author? What's an example of anthropomorphism? Clarify the meanings of literary devices, elements, and techniques with a comprehensive glossary of terms.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Assign one term to each class member to create a poster or memorable video about its definition
  • Have learners keep the list in their language arts binders or notebooks for references
Classroom Considerations
  • Resource is seven pages long
Pros
  • Each term includes at least one example from literature, complete with context clues
  • Definitions are thorough but easy to understand
  • Differentiates between literary elements and literary techniques
Cons
  • None