Praxis 5038 Literary Devices and Terms

Figurative Language CORRECT ANSWER Language that is not intended to be interpreted in a literal sense. Figure of Speech CORRECT ANSWER A word or an expression that is not meant to be interpreted in a literal sense. Allegorical, Allegory CORRECT ANSWER characters, setting or actions that have ideas or moral qualities represented by abstractions. Allegorical, Allegory CORRECT ANSWER Example: Bashful looked over with red cheeks. Clumsy made the kitchen sink leak. Happy brightened the day for all, Grumpy caused our spirits to fall. Sneezy had an itchy red nose. ALLUSION CORRECT ANSWER Refer to literary or historical figures to impart symbolism to a thing or person, and or create reader resonance. Is a reference to people places, works or events, in which the author expects and emotional reaction from his audience. ALLUSION CORRECT ANSWER Example: It went down like the "Titanic" ANALOGY CORRECT ANSWER A comparison made between two things to show the similarities between them