PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: I Have a Metaphor
This lesson not only examines the message of Dr. King, but also the words themselves. This is a lesson in identifying the literary devices that he used in his "I Have a Dream" Speech. It will introduce the following literary devices:...
E Reading Worksheets
E Reading Worksheets: Figurative Language Worksheets
This learning module provides remediation and extra practice with identifying different types of figurative language. Reinforcement is provided through the worksheets, quizzes, video game links, and online sites for the following types...
Love To Know Media
Your Dictionary: Literary Terms Lesson Plan
This is a lesson plan for teaching the seven literary terms used in poetry: simile, metaphor, alliteration, imagery, hyperbole, personification, and onomatopoeia.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Literature: Personification
Explains what personification is and gives examples. Includes links to related articles on symbolism, elements of rhetoric, fables, figure of speech, and allegory.
Other
University of North Carolina: Glossary of Literary Terms
This site is provided for by the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Over forty literary terms defined by college students, each with thorough examples.
Quizlet
Quizlet: Literary Elements/humorous Fiction Terms Test
Literary terms are included in this assessment. This test assesses the following words: allusion, antagonist, dialogue, flashback, imagery, protagonist, symbol, dialect, hyperbole, idiom, irony, parody, pun, sarcasm, understatment, and...
Quizlet
Quizlet: Literary Elements/humorous Fiction Terms Flashcards
Literary elements are included in this review exercise. Flashcards are provided for the following words: allusion, antagonist, dialogue, flashback, imagery, protagonist, symbol, dialect, hyperbole, idiom, irony, parody, pun, sarcasm,...
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Literary Terms
This is an extensive glossary of literary terms.
Quia
Quia: Figurative Language Quiz
This 30-question quiz asks students to answer questions about figurative language by selecting the correct answer. Feedback is provided after the quiz is submitted. Java is required.
Other
St. Edward's University: Devices: Assonance/consonance
Defines and compares the use of assonance and consonance in poetry, with examples.
Other
Fu Jen Univ.: Poetic Elements: Denotation and Connotation: Figures of Speech
This site gives short definitions of the terms denotation and connotation. Also gives definitions for many figures of speech. Finally, includes discussion and study questions for a few poems at the bottom of the page. L.11-12.5b Nuance
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Consonance
This is a glossary entry for the term "Consonance" including the defintion and an example.
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Scholastic
Scholastic: Poetry Unzipped: Personification in Poetry [Pdf]
Two page, PDF format handout about Richard Wilber's poem "The Death of a Toad" used as an example of personification. Also includes a student-written explanation of the poem and a few discussion questions.
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Literary Terms a E
The first of three pages of simple definitions for literary terms. This page, A - E, covers forty-four terms from "Allegory" to "Exposition."
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Literary Terms F R
The second of three pages of simple definitions for literary terms. This page, F - R, covers forty-seven terms from "Fable," to "Romance."
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Literary Terms S Z
The third of three pages of simple definitions for literary terms. This page, S - Z, covers twenty-two terms from "Saga," to "Understatement."
Quizlet
Quizlet: Flashcards: Figurative Language Level 1
Practice learning figurative language using these audio-enabled flashcards with literary terms and their definitions. Also provided is a list of terms and definitions (audio available) and links to games and a test. Java is required....
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Serendipitous Personification for Poems
An explanation of personification and how it is used in poetry followed by a personification maker. Students push the buttons to create a personification and then write a poem that uses and expands on it.
Other
Knowledge Master Weekly Quiz: Allusions
Take this quiz to see if you can identify the many ways that allusion is used in our language. W.9-10.9a Analysis
Other
Anthropomorphism
A good, concise definition of anthropomorphism in mythologies, art and literature.
Emory University
Emory University Writing Center: Personification
A definition of personification. Includes two examples- one from the poetry of Sylvia Plath, the other from John Keats' poem "To Autumn."
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: Allegory Chart [Pdf]
A graphic organizer to understanding allegories in a given piece of literature. Fill in the sections on literal meaning, symbolic meaning, and the lesson presented.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: Ambiguity Chart [Pdf]
A graphic organizer for learning and applying understanding of the literary element of ambiguity. Includes sections in which you list the ambiguity from a given text and its possible interpretations.
Quia
Quia: List of Literary Terms
A list of 28 literary terms with brief, clear definitions. "Nonfiction," is the last term in the list.