Give me a Definition
There, They're, or Their
Literary Terms
Give me a Synonym
Misc.
100
Simile
A comparison using "like" or "as."
100
Everybody brought ________ homework to class.
Their
100
Define the word "setting"
The time and place of the story's events.
100
Conclude 
Finish, end, deduce...
100
What is wrong with this sentence?


"Today is march 29th." 

March should be capitalized. 
200
Plot
The sequence of events in a story.
200
______ are some books on the desk.
There
200

Define the word "symbolism"

The use of one thing to stand for, or represent, another thing. 

200
Impact
Influence, affect, alter...
200
What is an integrationist? 
Someone who argues that two groups should come together. In Little Rock in 1957, the integrationists wanted for black students to be allowed at the all white school. 
300
Imagery
When someone uses vivid description to create a picture in the reader's mind or appeal to the reader's senses.
300
I heard that _______ is going to be a party at school today.
There
300
Define "flashback"
The interruption of a story with events from the past.
300
Describe
Explain, give details, illustrate...
300
What is foreshadowing?
When a text has clues that suggest what will happen in the future.
400
Personification
Using human characteristics to describe non-human things.
400
The students are running because _________ late to class.
They're
400
Define "antonyms"
Words that have opposite meanings.
400
Contribute
Add to, provide, submit...
400
Which word is correct here?


"Too," "two," or "to"?

I am _______ tired to play Jeopardy.

Too

500
Onomatopeia
A word that imitates a sound. Ex: "pop," "swish," "boom."
500
The students forgot to bring __________ pens to class.
Their
500
Define "irony"
A statement meaning the opposite of what is said.
500
Alternative
Other, different, option
500
Which 1869 court case ruled that school segregation was constitutional? 
Plessy v. Ferguson 
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