MYP: Literary Devices
Dear MYP learners, Have you ever wondered why certain lines stay with you long after you've finished reading a story? Why do some descriptions paint vivid pictures in your mind, or why does a simple sentence make you laugh, think, or even cry? The answer often lies in literary devices —the techniques authors use to make their writing more engaging, meaningful, and memorable. Throughout the year, you'll encounter many literary devices across myths, folktales, novels, poems, speeches, and memoirs. Learning to identify them will help you become a stronger reader, thinker, and writer. 📚 Some common literary devices you'll explore include: 🌟 Simile – comparing using like or as 🌟 Metaphor – saying one thing is another 🌟 Personification – giving human qualities to non-human things 🌟 Imagery – creating vivid pictures through descriptive language 🌟 Symbolism – using objects or actions to r...