MODULE 8 Flashcards
This imagery type considers hint words associated
to movement, texture and temperature.
Tactile
This imagery type considers hint words associated
to noise and music.
Auditory
This figurative language is a sound device which
uses sounds to represent the animal, thing or action.
Onomatopoeia
This imagery type considers hint words associated
to size, shape and color.
Visual
This figurative language is used to exaggerate an
idea or action.
Hyperbole
What type of imagery is presented by each item?
_________________ - The tequila burned like liquid fire in her mouth as she swallowed the shot of alcohol.
Gustatory
What type of imagery is presented by each item?
_________________ She ran her hand across the dark, concrete wall. It was cold as ice. When she came to the middle of the room, she felt a thick, slimy substance actively oozing down the wall.
Tactile
What type of imagery is presented by each item?
_________________ - She couldn’t sleep. So, she got out of bed, trailed through the delicate slips of moonlight twinkling in the frost-covered glass, and turned on the kettle.
Visual
What type of imagery is presented by each item?
_________________ - I was looking for a white rabbit, those with no spots of
other colors to be exact. I also want this supposed pet to be housed in a
rectangular queen-size cage so it could enjoy itself while I’m gone.
Auditory
are typical structures used by writers in their works to
convey his or her message.
Literary Devices
Classification of literary devices
Literary elements & Literary techniques
are fundamental in literary texts since
they are required parts
Literary elements
are the supplementary parts since
they are mostly employed for greater artistic aspect and appreciation.
Literary techniques
ten common literary elements
plot, setting, protagonist, antagonist, narrator,
narrative mode, dialogue, conflict, mood and theme
eight common literary techniques
simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole,
alliteration, onomatopoeia, irony and imagery.
the use of words as and like to show comparison
Simile
direct comparison between two words without the use of any
word clue.
Metaphor
the use of highly exaggerated statements, most of the time
not leading to reality
Hyperbole
gives human characteristics to inanimate objects.
Personification
involves the repetitive occurrence of similar initial consonant
sounds among words in a statement
Alliteration
involves the repetitive occurrence of similar initial consonant
sounds among words in a statement
Alliteration
used to mimic sounds of objects or actions referred to
when spoken
Onomatopoeia
the use of literal language to convey its opposite meaning.
Irony
making use of particular words to create visual representation
of ideas in our minds
Imagery
