splash, wow, gush, buzz,' 'crash,' 'whirr,“ 'hiss,' 'purr,' 'hush,' 'boom
Ex) personification, simile, or metaphor o Hyperbole: exaggeration used for humor or to make a point o Understatement: opposite of exaggeration used to play down a happening or situation o Allusion: tends to have more meaning for mature readers relies on a reference to something in our common understanding, our past, or our literature o Symbol: something that operates on two levels of meaning, the literal and the figurative levels o Puns and Wordplay Devices of Style: o Connotation: Associative or emotional meaning of a word usually used to describe a character or situation o Imagery: the appeal of the senses helps to create setting, establish mood and character o Figurative Language: Words used in a non-literal way, giving meaning beyond the usual sense. Literary Elements Style: Author’s choice and arrangement of words in order to create plot, characterizations, setting, and theme. Lecture Seven Literary Elements Common Themes in Children's Literature 7
