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Literary Devices

Page history last edited by Keith Schoch 11 years, 3 months ago

 

On this page you'll find links for learning more about Literary Devices, also called Figurative Language or Poetic Devices.

 

 

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Name that Literary Element interactive game Presented with definitions, name the lit device from those offered.
Identifying Figurative Language video Good introduction on identifying a number of different literary devices.
American Rhetoric audio and video Figurative language as used in famous speeches and movie quotes. Read the words, then hear the audio version.
DeCopia database

Searchable database of figurative language.
Literary Terms for Bookworms listing Terms every book lover should know.
Glossary of Literary Devices pdf A huge list of literary terms that opens in a pdf.
Literary Devices List pdf The original list developed by Mr. Schoch (which you also have in your binder).
Poetic Devices in Music video Sampling of different literary devices in music.
More Poetic Devices in Music video Hyperbole, simile, alliteration, and more (long! more than 9 minutes).
Even More Poetic Devices video More similes and metaphors in songs you know.
Idiom video Distinguishing between literal (actual) and figurative (intended) meanings of phrases.
Ironic video Alanis Morisette video with many examples of things which actually are not ironic.
Irony video This guy defines irony and explains why the Morisette video is pretty much wrong.
Hyperbole
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Metaphor Examples video Metaphor examples explained.
Metaphorical Thinking video Metaphors illustrated nicely.
Metaphors vs. Similes video Understanding the difference between metaphors and similes.
Oxymorons list
Huge list of oxymorons.
Hyperbole
  

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Personification video Short video explaining personification, plus difference between personification and anthropomorphism.
Personification (in Music)
 video Personification identified in several current songs.
Portmanteau Words worksheet A copy of the worksheet Mr. Schoch created on portmanteau words.
Repetition video "Here Comes Goodbye" music video repeats the phrase "here comes" many times. Cool video.
Simile video Learning how to recognize comparisons between unlike things.
Similes video Super Awesome Spectacular Similes is (obviously) a student made film.
Simile Stack site Random similes to inspire your own creativity.
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