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Directions: From the excerpted play of “Romeo and Juliet” identify the scenes
that appeal to the senses. Fill in the space of the map below. Use another
sheet of paper for this task.
sight
taste
smell
DRAFT
The English language encompasses a host of literary devices that make it so rich and
B. In the Know
expressive. They provide a broad structure under which all the types of literature are
classified, studied and understood. The importance of literature in the portrayal of
human emotions is best understood by the application of these devices.
Literary devices are common structures used in writing. These devices can be either
literary elements or literary techniques.
April 10, 2014
Here are some literary devices from the story Romeo and Juliet.
Similes are one of the most commonly used literary devices; referring to the
practice of drawing parallels or comparisons between two unrelated and
dissimilar things, people, beings, places and concepts. Similes are marked by the
use of the words ‘as’ or ‘such as’ or ‘like’
Example:
He is like a mouse in front of the teacher.
Grade 9 English Learning Package 11