Literary Device 1
Read the definition and identify the literary device.
"Repeating words to make something important or fun to remember"
Repetition
Read the definition and identify the literary device.
"It is how the author shows us what a character is like."
Characterization
How was Sophie different from other spiders?
Sophie was different because she was an artist. She created beautiful and unique webs.
What did Otto use to lure the ghost into a trap?
His silver trumpet.
Who helped René paint a grid on his floor?
His neighbor, who was a painter.
Read the definition and identify the literary device.
"Giving human actions to things that are not people"
Personification
Read the definition and identify the literary device.
"It is a word that shows strong feeling or emotion."
Interjection
Why did Sophie move to Beekman's Boardinghouse?
Sophie moved to Beekman's Boardinghouse when she was old enough to live on her own.
Who used to work for Blackeye Doodle?
Widow Mole
What fell onto the octopus?
Blackeye's hat.
Read the definition and identify the literary device.
"Using words that help us see, hear, smell, taste, or feel something in the story"
Imagery
Read the definition and identify the literary device.
"Changing the usual word order in a sentence on purpose"
Inversion
What problem did René Descartes have?
He was very messy. He kept losing his belongings, such as his notebook, hat, book about stars, and inkwell.
What did Otto find inside the cave?
His trumpet, candy wrappers, playing cards, a bed, and a trunk.
What did Otto bring with him when he went ghost hunting?
A sword, a map, a lantern, and a spyglass.
Read the definition and identify the literary device.
"Putting opposite ideas together in a sentence"
Antithesis
Read the definition and identify the literary device.
"It is a word that copies the sound."
Onomatopoeia
What are coordinates?
Coordinates are two numbers that show an exact location on a grid. One number tells how far across, and the other tells how far up.
Who was the ghost really?
Ducky Doodle, Blackeye Doodle's son.
Why did Sophie leave the parlor?
The landlady was frightened when she saw her.
Read the definition and identify the literary device.
"Used to make readers stop and think"
Ellipsis
Read the definition and identify the literary device.
"Comparing two things that make sense to compare"
Logical Comparison
What did René notice while lying in bed?
He noticed a fly moving around on the ceiling and landing in different places.
What was René Descartes' job?
He was a philosopher.
What did the ghost steal from Auntie Hick's shop?
Five boxes of saltwater taffy and a deck of cards.