Literary Devices - Medieval Fantasy - Definitions, Usage and Practice

A 2-4 lesson pack of scaffolded analysis

Enter the shadow of ancient kingdoms and war-torn battlefields with this immersive English lesson!

Literary Devices in Medieval Fantasy is a flexible, curriculum-aligned resource designed for students aged 14–18, with a strong focus on language, interpretation and creative expression.

Print-ready or digital, perfect for English, Literature or Creative Writing classes, it brings literary devices to life in a way that is accessible, exciting and relevant.

What’s Included

✅ A student-friendly guide to 8 essential literary devices

✅ A chilling original medieval fantasy passage rich in literary techniques for close reading and analysis

✅ A scaffolded analytical writing task with structured prompts

✅ An 18-question quiz (multiple choice + short answer) to check understanding of literary devices

✅ An optional creative writing extension task for applying new skills

✅ Additional writing pages.

Skills Developed

• Identifying and analysing language techniques and their effects
• Strengthening close reading skills
• Writing structured literary analysis responses using evidence
• Enhancing descriptive and imaginative writing
• Expanding vocabulary and metalanguage for interpreting texts

Curriculum Alignment:

• Language: Language for expressing and analysing ideas
• Literature: Responding to and composing texts with awareness of stylistic features
• Literacy: Interpreting, analysing, evaluating, and creating literary texts