Fill in the Blanks Literary TechniquesOnline version Review of Literary Techniques Module One, Lesson One by Dawn Rookey 1 allegory repetition techniques Symbolism understanding Literary are devices used by a writer to give readers a greater and appreciation of the story or text . One commonly used literary technique is ; this technique uses symbols to express ideas or qualities in writing , art , or music . Another frequently used literary technique is an , which is a story in which characters , settings , and actions stand for something beyond themselves . A third literary technique is , which is the repeating of words , phrases , or story elements to help the reader remember .