LITERATURE REVIEWER
Figures of Speech:
Figures of speech are specific linguistic devices that involve the use of language in a non-literal
way. They are used to create vivid imagery, evoke emotions, and add depth to the language.
Simile Metaphor Personification
is a comparison between two is a direct comparison between gives human characteristics to
unlike things using the words two unlike things, suggesting nonhuman things or abstract
"like" or "as." that one thing is another. concepts.
Example: "Her smile was as Example: "Time is a thief, Example: "The wind whispered
bright as the sun." stealing away our precious through the trees."
moments."
Hyperbole Onomatopoeia Oxymoron
is an exaggeration used for is the use of words that imitate is a combination of
emphasis or effect. the sounds associated with the contradictory or contrasting
objects or actions they refer to. words.
Example: "I've told you a million Example: "The bees buzzed Example: "Bittersweet," where
times to clean your room!" around the flowers." "bitter" and "sweet" are
opposites.
Irony Pun Euphemism
involves expressing something is a play on words, often using a is a mild or indirect word or
in a way that signifies the word with multiple meanings or phrase used to replace a harsh
opposite of the literal meaning. words that sound similar but or blunt one.
have different meanings.
Example: Saying "What a Example: "I used to be a baker, Example: "Passed away"
beautiful day" during a heavy but I couldn't make enough instead of "died."
rainstorm. dough."
Alliteration Anaphora
involves the repetition of initial figures of speech add depth a word or phrase is repeated at
consonant sounds in a series of and imagery to language, the beginning of
words. making it more expressive and successive clauses, sentences,
engaging. or lines to create
emphasis and rhythm.
Example: "Peter Piper picked a Example:
peck of pickled peppers." "In every cry of every Man,
In every Infant's cry of fear,
In every voice, in every ban,
The mind-forg'd manacles I
hear."
, LITERATURE REVIEWER
Literary Techniques:
Literary devices, also known as literary techniques or literary elements, are specific tools and
strategies that writers use to enhance their writing and create various effects in their literary
works. These devices contribute to the overall structure, style, and meaning of a piece of
literature, making it more engaging, impactful, and memorable for readers.
Literary techniques are specific, deliberate constructions of language which an author uses to convey
meaning. An author's use of a literary technique usually occurs with a single word or phrase, or a
particular group of words or phrases, at one single point in a text
Symbolism Foreshadowing Imagery
Represent ideas, concepts, or A technique in which the author The use of vivid and descriptive
qualities beyond their literal hints at future events in the language that appeals to the
meaning. Symbols can be narrative, creating suspense and senses, creating a mental
objects, actions, or characters preparing the reader for what's picture for the reader.
that carry deeper meanings. to come.
Allusion Flashback Theme
A reference to a person, event, An interruption in the narrative The central idea or message
place, or work of art from to present events that occurred conveyed by a literary work.
history, literature, or culture, before the main story, providing Themes are often universal
used to add depth and meaning background information or concepts that explore human
to the text. context. nature, society, morality, and
more.
Mood Tone Conflict
The emotional atmosphere or The author's attitude toward the A struggle or clash between
feeling created by the writer subject matter, characters, or opposing forces, driving the plot
through the use of language, audience, conveyed through and character development.
setting, and tone. word choice and style.
IMAGERY:
How to identify?
● Look for descriptive language: Imagery is all about creating vivid pictures with words. So, if you
come across a sentence or paragraph that's packed with descriptive language, chances are, it's
imagery.
● Pay attention to the senses: If a piece of text makes you see, hear, touch, smell, or taste
something, it's probably using imagery. For example, "The meadow was carpeted with a
dazzling array of flowers, their sweet scent carried on the gentle breeze."
● Watch out for metaphors and similes: These are often used to create vivid images. A simile
compares two things using 'like' or 'as'. For example, "Her eyes sparkled like stars." A metaphor,
on the other hand, directly equates one thing to another. For example, "His words were a
Figures of Speech:
Figures of speech are specific linguistic devices that involve the use of language in a non-literal
way. They are used to create vivid imagery, evoke emotions, and add depth to the language.
Simile Metaphor Personification
is a comparison between two is a direct comparison between gives human characteristics to
unlike things using the words two unlike things, suggesting nonhuman things or abstract
"like" or "as." that one thing is another. concepts.
Example: "Her smile was as Example: "Time is a thief, Example: "The wind whispered
bright as the sun." stealing away our precious through the trees."
moments."
Hyperbole Onomatopoeia Oxymoron
is an exaggeration used for is the use of words that imitate is a combination of
emphasis or effect. the sounds associated with the contradictory or contrasting
objects or actions they refer to. words.
Example: "I've told you a million Example: "The bees buzzed Example: "Bittersweet," where
times to clean your room!" around the flowers." "bitter" and "sweet" are
opposites.
Irony Pun Euphemism
involves expressing something is a play on words, often using a is a mild or indirect word or
in a way that signifies the word with multiple meanings or phrase used to replace a harsh
opposite of the literal meaning. words that sound similar but or blunt one.
have different meanings.
Example: Saying "What a Example: "I used to be a baker, Example: "Passed away"
beautiful day" during a heavy but I couldn't make enough instead of "died."
rainstorm. dough."
Alliteration Anaphora
involves the repetition of initial figures of speech add depth a word or phrase is repeated at
consonant sounds in a series of and imagery to language, the beginning of
words. making it more expressive and successive clauses, sentences,
engaging. or lines to create
emphasis and rhythm.
Example: "Peter Piper picked a Example:
peck of pickled peppers." "In every cry of every Man,
In every Infant's cry of fear,
In every voice, in every ban,
The mind-forg'd manacles I
hear."
, LITERATURE REVIEWER
Literary Techniques:
Literary devices, also known as literary techniques or literary elements, are specific tools and
strategies that writers use to enhance their writing and create various effects in their literary
works. These devices contribute to the overall structure, style, and meaning of a piece of
literature, making it more engaging, impactful, and memorable for readers.
Literary techniques are specific, deliberate constructions of language which an author uses to convey
meaning. An author's use of a literary technique usually occurs with a single word or phrase, or a
particular group of words or phrases, at one single point in a text
Symbolism Foreshadowing Imagery
Represent ideas, concepts, or A technique in which the author The use of vivid and descriptive
qualities beyond their literal hints at future events in the language that appeals to the
meaning. Symbols can be narrative, creating suspense and senses, creating a mental
objects, actions, or characters preparing the reader for what's picture for the reader.
that carry deeper meanings. to come.
Allusion Flashback Theme
A reference to a person, event, An interruption in the narrative The central idea or message
place, or work of art from to present events that occurred conveyed by a literary work.
history, literature, or culture, before the main story, providing Themes are often universal
used to add depth and meaning background information or concepts that explore human
to the text. context. nature, society, morality, and
more.
Mood Tone Conflict
The emotional atmosphere or The author's attitude toward the A struggle or clash between
feeling created by the writer subject matter, characters, or opposing forces, driving the plot
through the use of language, audience, conveyed through and character development.
setting, and tone. word choice and style.
IMAGERY:
How to identify?
● Look for descriptive language: Imagery is all about creating vivid pictures with words. So, if you
come across a sentence or paragraph that's packed with descriptive language, chances are, it's
imagery.
● Pay attention to the senses: If a piece of text makes you see, hear, touch, smell, or taste
something, it's probably using imagery. For example, "The meadow was carpeted with a
dazzling array of flowers, their sweet scent carried on the gentle breeze."
● Watch out for metaphors and similes: These are often used to create vivid images. A simile
compares two things using 'like' or 'as'. For example, "Her eyes sparkled like stars." A metaphor,
on the other hand, directly equates one thing to another. For example, "His words were a
