Research Paper
Reading Comprehension
Literary Devices 1
Literary Devices 2
Vocab/Literary Devices
100
The best source to use when writing a research paper is___________. A. Wikipedia B. a blog C. an academic journal
What is a c?
100
The passage makes use of language that is... A.metaphorical B.rhetorical C.formal D.ambiguous
What is A?
100
The sneaky, silent snake and the proud statue are examples of which literary device?
What is personification?
100
As I wandered through the deep dark jungle the snakes slithered sneakily across the ground. What literary device is the author using in the above passage?
What is imagery?
100
The cat was a growling lion! Which literary device is being used?
What is a metaphor?
200
Paraphrasing is...
What is putting someone else's words into your own?
200
According to the passage, summer is different for adults because... A.rain brings with it cold temperatures for the following days B.the weather is much warmer than it is for children C.they do not get a long time off from work for the season D.they better know how to occupy their downtime
What is C?
200
He had no idea that his future would be bleak. This is an example of what literary device?
What is foreshadowing?
200
The main character in a literary work is called the________.
What is the protagonist?
200
Bob looks like a rabbit in those fuzzy slippers. Which literary device is being used?
What is simile?
300
An in text citation looks like.... A. .(Smith 6) B. (Smith 6) C. (Smith 6).
What is C?
300
According to the passage, which of the following is a true statement about the narrator as a child? A.He or she was often bored on summer days. B.He or she preferred cooler weather. C.He or she liked staying indoors. D.He or she had no siblings.
What is D?
300
I told myself I didn't care, but I picked up the paper anyway and glanced over the business column. Is an example of what person narration?
What is first person?
300
When an actor/actress is alone and stage an reveals something only tpo the audience this is a called a_________
What is a soliloquy?
300
To prepare the cafeteria for the big dance, the planning committee adorned the walls with colorful streamers and balloons. What is the meaning of adorned?
What is to decorate?
400
How do we know we have to cite in our research papers?
what is when stating data or using a direct quote?
400
Compared to how he or she was as a child, the narrator as an adult is A.more realistic B.less excitable C.more idealistic D.less calm
What is B?
400
Last Spring my hopes and dreams were crushed by Frankenstein's creature. This is an example of which literary device?
What is a flashback?
400
Sally sold seashells by the sea shore is an example of which literary device?
What is alliteration?
400
he flood caused toxic molds to grow on the walls of our old house and now it is uninhabitable. what is uninhabitable?
What is not being able to live in?
500
On the works cited page the title should be__________?
What is centered and not underlined?
500
As used in the final paragraph, the word reprieve most nearly means A.a permanent conclusion B.a short continuation C.a higher level of pain D.a temporary break
What is D?
500
John struggled with the fish on his line. This is an example of what?
What is conflict?
500
The actress was tall with blonde hair is an example of ____________.
What is the characterization?
500
After the players got caught cheating on the exam, the coach rebuked them harshly. What does rebuke mean?
What is to to criticize or correct?
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