Literary techniques & impact on reader

Identification of Literary Techniques

Become familiar with the different types of literary devices used in Latin narratives, such as metaphor, simile, alliteration, personification, hyperbole, and onomatopoeia.
Learn to distinguish between narrative voice (narrator) and character voice, identifying examples where they differ or overlap.
Develop skills to identify and analyse foreshadowing - where the writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story.
Understand the use of irony, where words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words.
Recognise the use of temporal shifts and flashbacks in narratives, where the timeline of the story is not linear.

Develop skill to explain how and why an author uses a specific literary technique in a specific context.
Understand how to identify and discuss the effect of these techniques on the development of characters, plot, setting, and theme.
Strengthen your ability to explain the purpose of a particular technique - whether it is to invoke emotion, provide insight into characters or build tension etc.

Reflect on how the use of literary techniques impacts your personal interpretation of the narrative.
Consider how these techniques are used to manipulate the reader’s perspective or emotions.
Understand the author’s desired effect or reaction on the reader using particular literary techniques.
Learn how to relate the context of the narrative with the reader’s response, influenced by their own personal, social, or cultural understanding.

Apply your understanding of literary techniques when interpreting and analysing text.
Consider the effect of these techniques when forming a thorough, personal response to the narrative.
Use your knowledge to interpret textual evidence when writing about a narrative. Include examples of these techniques in your analysis to support your argument.