Literary Devices and Elements - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.

1. the author's or speaker's particular attitude in writing or speaking
   tone
2. the way an author highlights and explains the details about a character in a story through the character’s behavior, thought processes, and descriptions
   characterization
3. the arrangement and sequence of words in sentences, clauses, and phrases
   syntax
4. the reiteration of a word, sound, or phrase
   repetition
5. the use of hints and suggestions to offer clues to future developments in a work
   foreshadowing
6. the placement of two contrasting ideas when one idea appears more dramatic to show contrast
   juxtaposition
7. an idea throughout a work of literature that reveals an insight about human life - rarely directly stated and always more than one word
   theme
8. presents past events during current events to provide background information
   flashback
9. the reason an author writes about a particular topic or includes particular details, features, or devices in a work
   author's purpose
10. one-paragraph answer to a given prompt
    SCR
11. the introduction or beginning of a story that provides important background information
    exposition
12. the perspective from which the writer chooses to present his or her story or essay (1st, person 2nd person, 3rd person)
    point of view
13. a figure of speech that expresses an idea through a contradictory statement (e.g., “seriously funny”, “jumbo shrimp”, “deafening silence”)
    oxymoron
14. the author’s thoughtful use of precise vocabulary to fully convey meaning to the reader
    word choice
15. the dictionary meaning of a word
    denotation
16. resolves the main conflict of the story and is the moment the main character reaches—or fails to reach—their goal.
    climax
17. a character whose qualities contrast the qualities of another character to highlight each character *Lightning McQeen and Mater)
    character foil
18. a contrast between what happened and what was expected
    situational irony
19. a comparison with a connecting term such as like or as
    simile
20. a comparison without a connecting term such as like or as
    metaphor
21. an exaggeration
    hyperbole
22. written response developed through 4 paragraphs and requires text evidence and analysis
    ERC
23. the atmosphere or feeling (for the reader) created in a literary work
    mood
24. when human attributes are given to non-human things
    personification
25. a reference that recalls another literary work, a specific time in history, a famous person, or a famous item - The reader is expected to understand the reference and make a connection.
    allusion
26. any time one of the five senses is evoked by what you have read [
    imagery
27. a contrast between what the character thinks and the reader knows
    dramatic irony
28. an author’s unique articulation or expression of language created by stylistic elements such as syntax, diction, and figurative language
    voice
29. the association or moods that accompany a word - Words generally are negative (sadistic), positive (serendipitous), or neutral (instrument).
    connotation
30. a person, place, thing, or event that has meaning in itself and that also stands for something more than itself
    symbolism
31. the opposite of the literal meaning
    verbal irony
32. the particular words and author chooses to use to create tone and mood
    diction
33. the basic sequence of events in a story that includes the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
    plot
34. characterized by a struggle between two opposing forces. Conflict provides crucial tension in any story and is used to drive the narrative forward.
    conflict