Vocabulary and Literary Devices
Literary Devices and Vocabulary
Books
Symbols
Grab Bag
100
The literary device seen in the following quote: He received applause, prizes, money, fame.
What is asyndeton
100
The opposite of protagonist.
What is antagonist?
100
The Christ-like figure in "Lord of the Flies"
Who is Simon?
100
This symbol represents Holden Caulfield's desire to protect the innocence of children.
What is "The Catcher in the Rye"
100
A poem in which Donne uses paradox.
What is "Holy Sonnet X"
200
The literary device seen in the following quote: "I'm getting married in the morning! Ding dong! the bells are gonna chime."
What is onomatopeia.
200
The literary device found in the following quote: "Go, catch a falling star."
What is hyperbole?
200
Who is Holden Caulfield's love interest?
Who is Jane Gallagher?
200
This symbol demonstrates how Holden Caulfield embraces all that is frozen and unchanging.
What is the museum?
200
An example of an unreliable narrator.
Who is Holden Caulfield?
300
The literary device in the following quote: He was as agile as a monkey.
What is similie
300
The literary device found in the following quote: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
What is alliteration.
300
The character from "The Awakening" that plays the piano.
Who is Madame Reisz?
300
This symbol embodies Holden Caulfield's connection to his brother.
What is Allie's baseball mitt.
300
DAILY DOUBLE! Describe Frued's Personality Theory
What is ID, EGO, and SUPEREGO?
400
The literary device found in the following quote: The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.
What is personification.
400
Name TWO literary devices in the following quote: Death, be not proud.
What is personification and apostrophe.
400
The scene that is widely considered the climax of "The Lord of the Flies"
What is Simon's conversation with the sow's head
400
The symbol represents Holden Caulfield's uniqueness and individuality.
What is the red hunting hat?
400
The major literary device employed by metaphysical poets.
What is a conceit?
500
The literary device in the following quote: Let’s take a drive in my wheels!
What is synechdoche.
500
The literary device in the following sentence: I came. I saw. I conquered.
What is anaphora.
500
DAILY DOUBLE Describe a minor character from "The Awakening." What is his/her significance?
What is you tell me!
500
The symbol that reveals Holden Caulfield's curiosity and apprehension about crossing over into the world of adulthood.
What is the ducks in central park?
500
The literary device that is used at the end of "Lord of the Flies"
What is deus ex machina?
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