Litearay Devices
What is a Metaphor?
Direct comparison between two unlike things. Often saying that one thing is the other.
Choose the right correction and explain why:
I think (there, they’re, their) the best basketball team.
they’re
Meaning "They are"
What is the first stage of the heros journey?
Ordinary World
What is rhyme?
Words that have the same ending sound
What does SEEC stand for?
S = STATEMENT
E = EXAMPLE
E = EXPLANATION
C = CONCLUSION
Give and example of Personification
"The wind danced through the trees"
Select the correct option and explain why:
George announced, “(It’s, Its) the happiest day of my life.”
It's
Meaning: A contraction of "it is" or "it has".
What is the "Call to Adventure"?
The hero receives a call to leave their ordinary world and embark on a journey.
What is the sound device used in the following sentence:
"No, no, no, it cannot be"
Repetition
What is the purpose of the "S" in SEEC?
The first sentence in your paragraph states the point you will be explaining or proving in your paragragph for your reader.
What is symbolism? and provide and example of a common symbol
Symbolism is a literary device where an object, person, place, or event represents a deeper meaning beyond its literal sense.
Example: A red rose representing love
Select the correct correction and explain why:
“Finally,” Carly exclaimed, “I have a mountain bike (to, two, too).”
"Too"
An adverb meaning "also" or "as well": I’m coming too.
What is the name of the stage that is often associated with the CLIMAX of a story?
Stage 11 - Resurrection
Use Onomatopoeia in a sentence
"The bacon sizzled in the pan"
Describe the first "E" in the SEEC format.
It is the second sentence/sentences in your paragraph and provides an example of WHY your statement is true
Use a Hyperbole in a sentence
"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse"
"I've told you a million times
Correct this run on sentence:
I went to the store I forgot my wallet so I couldn’t buy anything and I had to walk all the way back home.
I went to the store, but I forgot my wallet, so I couldn’t buy anything and had to walk all the way back home.
I went to the store. I forgot my wallet, so I couldn’t buy anything. I had to walk all the way back home.
What does "Crossing the Threshold" signify?
Signifies the moment when the hero leaves their familiar world and enters the unknown or special world of adventure. It marks a point of no return—once the hero steps into this new world, they’re committed to the journey ahead.
Define and give an example sentence with ALLITERATION:
Repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby word
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers"
"Silly Sally sells seashells"
What is the purposeof the second "E" in SEEC format?
Consists of the next 3-5 sentences in the paragraph explain HOW the example just given relates to/proves your statement.
What is Allusion?
x1.5 points with an example:
Reference to well-known people, events, or works of literature
Example:
"He has the strength of Hercules."
Explain the difference between:
Were, Where and Wear
Were - Type: Verb (past tense of are)
Where - Type: Question word / conjunction
Use: Refers to a place or location.
Wear - Type: Verb
Use: Means to have clothes or accessories on.
What is the significance of the "Return with the Elixir" stage?
It signifies the hero’s return to their ordinary world, now transformed by the journey. The "elixir" represents the knowledge, wisdom, experience, or literal treasure the hero brings back to share with others.
Explain the difference between consonance and assonance.
Assonance = repeated vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, Consonance = repeated consonant sounds (like s, t, m, etc.)
How does the "C" in SEEC help in constructing a strong argument?
A conclusion helps create a strong argument by tying everything together and reinforcing your main point in a clear, memorable way. It gives your audience a final impression and shows why your argument matters.