Literary devices
The wind whispered through the trees like a secret.
Personification and Simile !
BONUSS 50 POINTS : What is personification?
What is the main purpose of traditions in many cultures? Name TWO reasons.
Answer: To preserve culture/history, bring people together, celebrate beliefs, pass values to younger generations.
BONUS 50 POINTS :
Why might traditions change over time?
What is the difference between showing and telling in descriptive writing?
Answer:
Telling = directly saying something (“The room was scary.”)
Showing = describing it so readers imagine it (“Shadows crawled across the silent room.”)
BONUS 50 POINTS :
Which sentence is showing, not telling?
What makes a folk tale different from a regular story? Name TWO characteristics.
Passed down through generations, teaches a lesson (moral), reflects culture/traditions, often includes exaggerated or magical elements.
BONUS 50 POINTS:
Why were many folk tales originally told aloud instead of written?
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A) Wow that movie was amazing!
B) Wow, that movie was amazing!
C) Wow that movie, was amazing!
Answer: B
BONUS 50 POINTS :
Why is the comma needed after “Wow”?
The backpack weighed a thousand pounds.
Hyperbole
BONUSS 100 POINTS : Is this statement meant to be taken literally? Why or why not?
This Spanish festival involves thousands of people throwing tomatoes at each other. Name the festival AND country.
Answer: La Tomatina, Spain
Rewrite this sentence to make it descriptive:
“The dog ran.”
Possible Answer:
“The muddy dog sprinted across the wet grass, barking wildly.”
BONUS 100 POINTS :
Name TWO techniques used to improve descriptive writing in your sentence.
What is a moral in a folk tale? Give an example.
Answer:
A lesson or message in the story.
Example: “Don’t trust strangers” in Little Red Riding Hood
Correct this sentence:
“If you study hard you will probably do well on the test however nothing is guaranteed”
Answer:
“If you study hard, you will probably do well on the test; however, nothing is guaranteed.”
Which literary device is MOST important in this sentence?
“Her voice was velvet, soft enough to calm the room.”
Answer: Metaphor
BONUSS 100 POINTS:
What is being compared?
Compare TWO traditions from different countries. Give ONE similarity between them.
Answer:
Example: Christmas and Diwali both bring families together and involve celebration/lights.
BONUS 100B POINTS:
What makes traditions different across countries?
Which sentence creates stronger imagery? Explain why.
A) The beach was pretty.
B) Golden waves crashed against the shore while salty air filled my lungs.
Answer: B, because it uses sensory details and vivid description.
Identify TWO common features of folk tales in this description:
“A brave hero goes on a dangerous journey and learns an important lesson.”
Heroic character + moral/lesson (accept adventure/challenge too)
BONUS 300 POINTS : Why are heroes in folk tales sometimes exaggerated?
Which sentence uses punctuation MOST effectively?
A) The forest was dark cold and silent.
B) The forest was dark, cold, and silent.
C) The forest, was dark cold and silent.
Answer: B
Which literary device is used here?
“The stars were diamonds scattered across black velvet.”
Answer: Metaphor
In some countries, traditions are linked to seasons. Give ONE example of a seasonal tradition and explain why timing matters.
Answer:
Example: Harvest festivals happen after crops grow because they celebrate food and farming.
Identify THREE descriptive techniques in this sentence:
“The freezing wind stung my cheeks while dead leaves crunched beneath my feet.”
Imagery, sensory details, strong verbs (also adjectives)
What is the difference between a folk tale and a myth?
Answer:
A folk tale is usually for entertainment or lessons passed through generations; a myth often explains natural events or beliefs about gods.
Correct the punctuation:
“My brother said if we leave now we wont be late”
Answer:
“My brother said, ‘If we leave now, we won’t be late.’”
Identify ALL literary devices:
“The jealous shadows stretched across the room while silence screamed louder than thunder.”
Answer: Personification, hyperbole, imagery
Why are traditions important even when younger generations stop following them as much?
Answer: They preserve identity, history, culture, and connect people to their roots.
Why might an author use descriptive writing during an important scene instead of simple sentences?
Answer:
To help readers imagine the scene, feel emotions, create mood, and make writing more interesting.
“A poor villager outsmarts a greedy king.”
What type of conflict is MOST likely happening?
Answer: Person vs person (or power struggle)
Find and correct ALL punctuation mistakes:
“After the game we went home my sister made popcorn meanwhile I finished my homework”
Answer:
“After the game, we went home; my sister made popcorn. Meanwhile, I finished my homework.”