Techniques and elements of Literature

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Techniques and elements of Literature Definition page 1

Personification: helps reader visualize and add meaning Definition 1) is when you give human qualities or abilities to an object or animal. Oreo: Milk's favorite cookie - Oreo Definition 2) representing and idea in human form

Exaggeration or overstatement usually used to add humor Hyperbole Exaggeration or overstatement usually used to add humor

Symbolism In literature, symbolism can take many forms including: A figure of speech where an object, person, or situation has another meaning other than its literal meaning. The actions of a character, word, action, or event that have a deeper meaning in the context of the whole story

Foreshadow Foreshadowing in fiction creates suspense in a story, so that the readers are interested to know more. Foreshadowing is when the author hints at future events.

Narrative Is the telling of a story