Literary Terms Matching Game

Match literary devices and terms with their definitions.

Terms and Definitions

METAPHOR

Comparison without using 'like' or 'as'

SIMILE

Comparison using 'like' or 'as'

IRONY

Contrast between expectation and reality

ALLITERATION

Repetition of initial consonant sounds

HYPERBOLE

Extreme exaggeration for effect

IMAGERY

Vivid language appealing to the senses

SYMBOLISM

Using objects to represent larger ideas

FORESHADOW

Hints about what will happen later

THEME

Central message or lesson of a story

NARRATOR

Voice that tells the story

About Literary Terms

Literary terms are the tools writers use to craft compelling stories and poems. This matching game helps students recognize and understand common literary devices, from metaphor and simile to foreshadowing and irony, building stronger analytical reading skills.

Literary Terms Vocabulary

This matching game pairs literary terms with their definitions. Students connect METAPHOR with a comparison without using 'like' or 'as,' SIMILE with a comparison using 'like' or 'as,' and IRONY with a contrast between expectation and reality.

How to Use This Matching Game in Class

After completing this matching game, 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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