Figurative Language
Identify this type of figurative language: I could sleep forever.
Hyperbole
What are the 3 types of rhetorical appeals and what are they?
Logos- using logic to persuade
Pathos- using emotion to persuade/evoke a response
Ethos- relying on credibility to convince others
Who is the main character of a text and the character that opposes him/her?
protagonist and antagonist
Which archetype is often characterized by embarking on a journey or quest to achieve a significant goal?
The hero
What is a group of lines in a poem called?
A stanza
What type of figurative language is used in the sentence: "Time is a thief"?
Metaphor
What is the purpose of using repetition as a rhetorical device?
To emphasize a point
What is the universal theme of a text?
A universal message that can be applied to real life
Which archetype seeks control and order, often leading others?
The Ruler
What is the rhythmic structure of a poem, determined by the number and type of beats in each line?
Which type of figurative language is used to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind?
Imagery
What is the purpose of a rhetorical question?
To persuade or subtly influence the audience. It's a question asked not for the answer, but for the effect. Oftentimes, a rhetorical question is used to emphasize a point or just to get the audience thinking.
Why do archetypes help us understand characters?
Archetypes make characters relatable and helps readers understand events in a story.
Which archetype often needs rescuing and is a source of motivation for the hero?
The Damsel in Distress
What is the purpose of a stanza break?
To help create rhythm and to emphasize a change in tone or topic.
What type of figurative language is used when the opposite of what is expected occurs?
Situational Irony
The pilot was afraid of heights.
What rhetorical device is this an example of?
Situational Irony
How does the setting influence the plot?
The setting shapes character choices, as well as major events that take place.
In literature, what does the river often symbolize as a setting archetype?
The river symbolizes the flow of life and the passage of time.
What is white space?
The blank space around the words
Identify this type of figurative language: Those new Nikes cost an arm and a leg.
Idiom
Speech is silver, but silence is gold.
What rhetorical device is this an example of?
Antithesis
What should you analyze to understand character development in a story?
Character actions and decisions
Which archetype is characterized by a desire to discover new places and experiences?
The explorer
What is a pair of successive rhyming lines in a poem called?
A couplet