1. FORESHADOWING
A literary device in which the author drops subtle hints about what’s going to happen in the story/movie.
Example: a.) dreams about fire
b.) There is a fire at the end of the story.

2. FLASHBACK
A literary device in which the author interrupts a scene to take you back to a past event.
Example: a.) Forrest Gump
b.) He has flashbacks to the Vietnam War.

3. SYMBOL
A literary device used when a word, place, character, or object means something beyond what is literal.
FOR EXAMPLE- A stop sign.
What literary is it???
It is a metal octagon painted red with white streaks.
What is its symbolic meaning?
When you see it, you must STOP!

4. Imagery Concrete details appealing to the 5 senses: Taste Touch Smell
Hear
See

5. INFERENCE
A reading strategy in which you draw conclusions based on what you already know from the text.
Example: a.) Michelle grades papers. She is in a classroom Monday through Friday. She loves red pens and desk supplies.
b.) We can infer that Michelle is a teacher.