Learn literary devices and terms with their definitions.
Free literary terms flash cards with 10 terms and definitions. Flip through each card to study, or shuffle for a new order. Printable for classroom or homework use.
Literary terms are the tools writers use to craft compelling stories and poems. These flash cards help students recognize and understand common literary devices, from metaphor and simile to foreshadowing and irony, building stronger analytical reading skills.
These flash cards pair literary terms with their definitions. Students flip cards to learn terms like METAPHOR (a comparison without using 'like' or 'as'), SIMILE (a comparison using 'like' or 'as'), and IRONY (a contrast between expectation and reality).
After studying with these flash cards, have students find examples of each literary device in a story or poem the class is reading. Students can create a literary device scavenger hunt for their classmates, reinforcing recognition of these techniques in real texts.
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