Literary Devices Used in A Jury of Her Peers

Take notes on these literary devices in your composition book.

Irony: A contrast between what is expected and what actually occurs.

Symbolism: The use of objects, characters, or elements to represent deeper meanings or ideas.

Foreshadowing: A literary device that hints at future events or outcomes in the story.

Imagery: The use of vivid and descriptive language to create mental images and sensory experiences for the reader.

Characterization: The process of developing and revealing the personalities of characters in a story.

Dialogue: The written conversation between characters that reveals their thoughts, emotions, and conflicts.

Flashback: A narrative technique that presents events from the past to provide context or insight into the present story.

Suspense: The intense feeling of anticipation or uncertainty that keeps readers engaged and eager to know what will happen next.

Conflict: The struggle or clash between opposing forces, whether internal (within a character) or external (between characters or circumstances).

Theme: The central message, idea, or insight that a story conveys about a particular subject or topic.