Literary Devices
Explain what a metaphor is.
A comparison between two unlike things.
What does it mean to "emulate" someone?
Bunu
- Explain the error in the following sentence:
- If we get more snow can we play outside?
There is a comma after snow.
What is it called when you have repeated consonant (beginning) sounds in a line of poetry?
Alliteration
The radio in I Must Betray You is an example of...
Symbolism
What does "insatiable" mean?
Can never be satisfied.
Which part of Romania started protesting, and why did they start protesting?
Timisoara; they did it because a priest was evicted from his church.
Which of the following is the correct spelling:
1. infinitly
2. infenetly
3. infinitely
4. infinitley
3. infinitely
What is the largest U.S. state?
Alaska
It is a reference to something famous, literary, or historical. An example would be "Nothing Gold Can Stay" in The Outsiders. (There can be multiple examples.)
A "scrupulous" person is...
Highly detailed and a perfectionist.
Name three countries besides Romania that were under Communist rule:
Bulgaria
Hungary
East Germany
What is the difference between "affect" and "effect"?
Affect is an action (verb).
Effect is the result of something (a noun).
What is the capital of Ohio?
Columbus
Write a made up line of poetry that uses assonance on the board.
"Taking my time on my ride."
"Superfluous" means...
Unnecessary or excessive. Unneeded detail.
What are the first names of Cristian's parents?
What are the first names of the Caesescu's?
Miora and Gabriel
Nicolae and Elena
What is the difference between "everyday" and "every day"?
"Everyday" is like common, everyday items.
"Every day" refers to daily.
What is the only national park in New England?
Acadia
What is it called when there is a logical contradiction? Oxymorons are a simplistic version of this device.
Paradox
What does "inherent" mean?
A natural characteristic or trait.
A natural, innate ability.
1. Who/what is Socrates?
2. What EXACT quote from him is written in Bunu's letter to Cristian?
3. What literary device is this?
1. A philosopher
2. "An unexamined life is not worth living."
3. Allusion
Combining two complete sentences together with a conjunction is known as...
A compound sentence
When is Mr. Edgar's birthday? Year and date.
December 9th, 1992