Bring literary analysis to life with this set of 7 Literary Device Posters designed for high school ELA classrooms! Each poster features a clear definition and a quote from a well-known text your students are likely to read, making the concepts both accessible and relevant. Perfect as anchor charts, classroom decor, or reference tools during lessons, essays, and discussions.

Print at any size (8.5x11 to 16x20), laminate for durability, and use them year after year!

Why Teachers Love It

• Covers 7 essential literary devices every high schooler needs to master
• Includes authentic examples from classic texts they’ll study in class
• Makes abstract concepts like tone and diction concrete and visual
• Works as classroom decor, anchor charts, or interactive notebook references
• Easy-to-print in multiple sizes (letter-size through poster-size)
• Reusable: just print on cardstock and laminate

What’s Inside

This Literary Device Poster Set includes 7 posters, each with a definition and text-based example:

• Foreshadowing (Their Eyes Were Watching God)
• Symbolism (The Lord of the Rings)
• Irony (Night)
• Imagery (Hamlet)
• Mood (The House on Mango Street)
• Tone (Brave New World)
• Diction (The Grapes of Wrath)

Why It Works

Literary analysis can feel abstract for many students. These posters connect definitions directly to memorable quotes from well-known texts, giving students concrete anchors for understanding. Whether hung on the wall, projected digitally, or used in interactive notebooks, they help students analyze literature with more confidence and clarity.