Literary Devices
The reader’s emotional response to the atmosphere the author creates through imagery/word choice/setting/etc.
What is mood as a literary device?
A dependent clause that modifies a verb/adjective by answering the question: when, where, why, or how.
What is an Adverbial Clause?
A question that is asked in order to make a point–it isn’t supposed to be answered!
What is a Rhetorical Question?
Mixing sentence structures and lengths on purpose to keep the reader interested.
What is Sentence Variety?
How old is my sister?
24
The author’s attitude toward their writing is often conveyed through their word choice and style.
What is tone as a literary device?
A small word (F.A.N.B.O.Y.S.) that connects phrases or independent clauses.
What is a Coordinating Conjunction?
Using logical thinking /facts to interpret and apply laws/legal rules.
What is Legal Reasoning?
They provide credible/relevant evidence and clear reasoning to persuade an audience that the claim is true/valid.
How does someone strongly support their claim?
What is my zodiac sign?
Cancer
A figure of speech where words imitate the actual sounds they describe, like "buzz," "hiss," or "bang".
What is onomonopea?
A group of words that cannot stand alone because they rely on an independent clause for meaning.
What is a Subordinate/Dependent Clause?
Identify the author’s general topic, and analyze supporting details to figure out what the author is trying to tell you.
How do you find the central idea of a text?
Consider the plot, characters, recurring symbols/patterns/ideas, and the main message the author is conveying.
How do you find the theme of a text?
How many nieces and nephews do I have?
9--5 girls and 4 boys!
A literary device where the same consonant sound repeats at the beginning of nearby words. (Ex.: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers").
What is alliteration?
An incomplete sentence that is missing a subject, a verb, or both, and is failing to express a complete thought.
What is a Sentence Fragment?
Using context clues provided by the author to figure things out.
What is an inference?
A subtle difference in meaning, expression, or tone that adds depth.
What is a nuance?
What is my cat's name?
Cali
A literary device that uses a repeating word or phrase at the beginning of sentences or paragraphs. (Ex.: It was the best of times, it was the worst…)
What is anaphora?
Contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause–only part of the sentence can stand alone.
What is a Complex Sentence?
The blueprint for writing sentences/Rules that ensure sentences make sense.
What is Syntax?
Answer all 3 of these correctly to get your points! Your answer must be whispered to me to allow other groups a chance to get your points if you are wrong.
What do the three Rhetorical Appeals (Ethos/Pathos/Logos) relate to?
Ethos is the Appeal to Ethics.
Pathos is the Appeal to Emotions.
Logos is the Appeal to Logic.
How many majors did I try in college before I picked secondary education?
Bonus points if you can guess which ones!
1. Criminal Justice
2. Hospitality
3. Theatre
4. Social Work