Original PromptBCCC ASC Rev. 3/2019
Glossary of Literary Terms
When writing a literary analysis or a poetic explication, the student’s job is to ask how the writer says what
he or she is saying and why. Examining the how and why is analysis and the process involves reading
closely to see which ‘tools’ the writer has purposely employed to develop a specific effect or meaning.
Allegory – A narrative in which the characters, actions, and sometimes the setting, symbolically represent
an idea, moral, or political o...
This resource focuses on mastering essential literary devices, aiming to help students define, identify, and apply core literary terms through various activities and challenges. It includes matching literary terms to definitions, analyzing excerpts from classic literature, and prompting creative applications of these devices. Students will engage with literary concepts such as allegory, metaphor, and irony, enhancing their analytical skills and deepening their understanding of how these devices enrich literature. The document is structured to guide learners through identification challenges, creative writing tasks, and error analysis, fostering an active exploration of literary language.