Literary Terms
"The classroom was as noisy as a zoo." This is an example of what literary device?
Similie
How many syllables is in the word "Repeat"
Two
What is an example of a salutation/greeting?
Dear _____,
Hello _____,
Good Afternoon/Morning/Evening,
"Bang! Crash! Boom!" These sound words are examples of which literary device?
Onomatopoeia
This advertising technique convinces people to join in because "everyone else is doing it."
Bandwagon
"The sweet scent of blooming flowers filled the air, while the soft petals brushed against her fingertips." Which literary device is this?
Imagery
The "paragraphs" of a poem.
A story where a character is struggling against a bully at school is an example of what type of conflict?
Man vs Man
What is the definition of cliche?
An overused expression.
This appeal focuses on ethics, credibility, and the trustworthiness of the speaker.
Ethos
Hyperbole is what?
an extreme exaggeration
How many syllables is in each line of a HAIKU?
5-7-5
"You walk into the room and everyone suddenly stops talking. You wonder what they were saying about you."
What point of view is this?
Second Person
"My backpack is as heavy as a ton of bricks." This is an example of which literary device?
Hyperbole
"9 out of 10 dentists recommend this brand." What technique is being used?
Testimonial / Ethos
"Sally sells seashells by the seashore." Which literary device is being used?
Alliteration
A Limerick is what?
A silly poem that follows the AABBA rhyme scheme?
When a character is battling their own fears or tough decisions inside their mind, what type of conflict is this?
Man vs Self
A character in a story says, "Oh great, another homework assignment," right after being told they have extra work. What device is this?
Verbal Irony
A politician calls their opponent "a liar and a cheat" during a debate instead of focusing on the issues. What technique is this?
Name-Calling
In a story, a rich mansion is placed next to a tiny, broken-down house. This is an example of what?
Juxtaposition
How many Stanzas is in this poem?
The morning breaks in golden streams,
A quiet world begins to glow,
The sky unfolds its gentle dreams,
And whispers truths we’ve yet to know.
The midday hum, the bustling race,
Footsteps echo down the street,
In every heart, a secret space,
Where hope and memory softly meet.
As twilight falls in amber light,
The day lets go, the stars appear,
The sky, still turning through the night,
Carries our stories year to year.
"She raced down the street, her heart pounding in her chest as the bus pulled away without her."
What point of view is this?
Third Person
"Bittersweet" and "deafening silence" are examples of what literary device?
Oxymoron
A charity commercial shows sad images of abandoned animals while soft, emotional music plays in the background. What rhetorical appeal is being used?
Pathos