Literary Devices
What is a comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as"?
What is a simile?
What is the subject in the sentence: "The cat chased the mouse"?
What is cat?
What is the main idea of a text?
What is the central point an author is trying to make?
What is a thesis statement?
A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.
Define "antonym."
An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
What literary device gives human characteristics to non-human objects?
What is personification?
What is the term for a word that describes a noun?
What is adjective?
What does it mean to make an inference while reading?
Making an inference means drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
What does "show, don't tell" mean in writing?
"Show, don't tell" means to use descriptive language and sensory details to create a vivid image for the reader instead of simply stating facts.
What is a synonym for "happy"?
A synonym for "happy" is "joyful."
What is the term for the central message or underlying meaning of a literary work?
What is the theme?
Identify the correct form of the verb: "She _ (go/goes) to school every day."
What is goes?
How can context clues help you understand unfamiliar words?
Context clues help you understand unfamiliar words by providing hints or information surrounding the word in the text.
Name one type of figurative language that can enhance writing.
One type of figurative language that can enhance writing is metaphor.
What does the term "figurative language" refer to?
Figurative language refers to language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to create a particular effect or meaning.
Identify the literary device: "The wind whispered through the trees."
What is alliteration?
What punctuation mark is used to show possession?
What is an apostrophe?
What does the term "theme" refer to in a story?
The theme refers to the underlying message or the big idea in a story.
What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?
The purpose of a conclusion in an essay is to summarize the main points and provide a final perspective on the topic.
What does the word "benevolent" mean?
Benevolent means kind, generous, and well-meaning.
What is the term for an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally?
What is hyperbole?
What is a compound sentence? Provide an example.
A compound sentence is two individual sentences that can be put together. Example: I wanted to go to the party, but I had too much homework.
What is the difference between the author's purpose and the main idea?
The author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text (to inform, entertain, persuade, etc.), while the main idea is the primary point or message of the text.
What are transition words, and why are they important in writing?
Transition words are words or phrases that help connect ideas and guide readers through a text. They are important because they improve the flow of writing.
What is the meaning of "metaphor"? Provide an example.
A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as." For example, "Time is a thief."