Transcript Literary devices

LITERARY DEVICES
How to open
up an author’s
toolbox
We’ll be learning about 3 literary devices per week.
You’ll be tested on these devices at the end of the unit.
Take good notes & don’t lose the handout.
ARCHET YPE
A very common example of a type of character
that you see in all types of literature
The Hero
The Villain
The Damsel in Distress
The Lover
The Mother/Father
The Warrior
The Innocent One
The Priest
With your partner, try to come up with a famous
or well-known character from T.V., movies, or
books
http://www.youtube.com /watch?v=TnSHTEn-gLA
FORESHADOWING
A warning or indication of a future event
When a story drops hints for what troubles
may come or what may happen next
Scary music
A black cat
A change in weather
http:// www.youtube.c om /watc h?v = OHgSGfTZzVk
SYMBOLS / SYMBOLISM
-An object that represents something with greater and
deeper meaning.
Draw a symbol for…
 Love
 School
 Peace
 Evil
 Music
 Shopping
 Science
IMAGERY, ALLUSION, &
POINT OF VIEW
Adding to an
author’s
literary
toolbox.
IMAGERY
When an author uses words and phrases
to create “mental images” for the reader
Imagery also includes bringing in the 5
senses
It helps to visualize and realistically
experience the writing
ALLUSION
When an author refers to a place,
historical event, a famous person, or
popular reference in order to help readers
make a stronger connection
Examples:
“She is SO nice. She’s like Mother
Teresa.”
“It’s about to be World War III in here.”
EXAMPLES OF ALLUSIONS
“Empire State of Mind”
Yeah I'm out that Brooklyn, now I'm
down in TriBeCa
Right next to Deniro, but I'll be hood
forever
I'm the new Sinatra, and since I made
it here
I can make it anywhere, yeah, they love
me ever ywhere
I used to cop in Harlem, all of my
Dominicano's
Right there up on Broadway, pull me
back to that McDonald's
Took it to my stashbox , 560 State St.
Catch me in the kitchen like a
Simmons with them Pastr y's
Family Guy
http://www.youtube.com
/watch?v=ljmCNLKtjMs
POINT OF VIEW
-The way a story is narrated and
depicted.
-POV determines the angle and
perception of the story unfolding.
-Thus, POV influences the reader’s
understanding of the story.
-POV can allow or withhold
the reader from having
greater access.
SUSPENSE,
CHARACTERIZATION, &
MOOD
Adding to
an author’s
literary
toolbox.
SUSPENSE
A feeling that makes readers feel uncertain or
tense about the outcome of events. It leaves the
reader holding their breath or wanting more
information.
Example from “The Minister’s Black Veil”:
-When Father Hooper is at his death bed and
Reverend Clark reaches to remove the veil.
-Can you think of other examples?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07l6HgPDJn0
CHARACTERIZATION
-Characterization is when an author
reveals the personality and qualities of
a character
-Readers can get to know characters by
an author’s explicit descriptions, or
through a character’s thoughts,
actions, and relationships.
MOOD
Mood is when an author creates a specific
emotional perspective that runs throughout
the story.
Mood will influence the reader’s response to
characters and events in the literary work.
What’s the mood in “The Fall of the House
of Usher?” What kind of emotional
perspective is Poe trying to convey?