Literary Devices

Literary devices are the tools and techniques of language that authors use to carry meaning. Authors use literary devices to bring richness and clarity to their writing. Literary devices can apply to both fiction and nonfiction. Directions: Fill in the boxes below for each chapter you read. This can help you make predictions and monitor and clarify your reading as you go.

Title_________________________________ Author _______________________

Setting Chapter
Thesettingiswhereastoryorevent takesplace.

Characterization
Characterizationisthewayin whichanauthorsgives informationabouttheircharacters.

Foreshadowing
Foreshadowingisawayofhinting tothereaderaboutwhatwillcome laterinthestory.

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Setting

Characterization

Foreshadowing