Help your middle schoolers master key literary devices with this set of 7 Literary Device Posters, each featuring a clear definition and a quote from a well-known middle grade novel. Perfect for grades 5–8, these posters make abstract concepts like tone, diction, and symbolism more concrete by connecting them to books your students already know and love.

Use them as anchor charts, classroom decor, or reference tools during literature lessons, writing workshops, and discussions. High-resolution files make it easy to print in multiple sizes—from letter-sized handouts to full classroom posters!

Why Teachers Love It

• Covers 7 must-know literary devices for middle school readers
• Authentic examples from novels students actually read in class
• Makes challenging terms visual, accessible, and memorable
• Works for classroom walls, bulletin boards, or student notebooks
• Flexible printing options: 8.5x11, 11x17, or up to 16x20
• Durable and reusable when printed on cardstock and laminated

What’s Inside

This set includes 7 Literary Device Posters, each with a definition and a text-based example:

• Foreshadowing (Bridge to Terabithia)
• Symbolism (Esperanza Rising)
• Irony (Hoot)
• Imagery (Holes)
• Mood (The Book Thief)
• Tone (Call of the Wild)
• Diction (Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry)

Why It Works

Students often struggle to see how literary devices show up in real reading. By pairing clear definitions with recognizable middle school texts, these posters give students a visual and contextual anchor they can return to again and again. They’ll make your classroom walls not only more colorful—but also more instructional and engaging.