Literary Terms
“Maria gave her lunch to the new student who had forgotten his money.”
Based on the quote above, is this indirect or direct characterization?
*Double points if you can tell me why!
Indirect. Maria appears generous based on her behavior and the details provided.
An example of direct would be: “Maria was generous and always put others before herself.”
In a body paragraph, what comes directly after a quote?
Citation and explanation
"The snake hissed at the hiker because it was startled."
What literary device is used above?
What is onomatopoeia
The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.
What is anaphora?
100 points: The words childish and youthful both relate to being young.
Which word has a negative connotation, and which has a positive connotation?
100 points: What is the denotation both words share?
T or F: Your body paragraph begins with a thesis restatement?
False, it begins with a point or topic statement.
"The storm clouds gathered above the town, grumbling in the distance as if they were angry. The wind howled through the streets, tugging at signs and rattling windows like it was trying to get everyone’s attention."
What kind of figurative language is used above?
What is personification?
What is iambic pentameter?
For an additional 100 points, what type of poem uses iambic pentameter?
What is 10 syllables, 5 unstressed and stressed pairs? (da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM)
What is a sonnet?
This type of poem features a heroic character, a long journey or battle, and often includes supernatural events and themes of bravery and honor.
What is an epic poem?
What is the purpose of the conclusion of an essay?
To summarize the main points and make the reader think
“The classroom was a zoo during the last five minutes of class, with students shouting, laughing, and moving around without order.”
What type of figurative language is being used?
*Answer both parts
What is a metaphor?
The comparison being the classroom to a zoo
“We saw no houses, no smoke, no footprints, no boats, no people.”
What poetic device is being used above?
Asyndeton
“Mr. Lewis paused at the broken staircase before heading upstairs. ‘Someone really should fix that before somebody gets hurt,’ he muttered. Later that night, the house echoed with a sudden crash.”
Which literary device is used in this passage?
What is foreshadowing?
A student writes an essay with a strong hook and a clear thesis in the introduction. Each body paragraph includes a topic sentence, evidence, and explanation. However, the ideas jump between topics, making it hard for the reader to follow the argument.
Which element of essay writing does the student need to improve the most?
What are transitions or organization?
"A host of golden daffodils; Besides the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze."
Name both pieces of figurative language used?
Personification and imagery
"The lumpy, bumpy road twisted through the dark forest."
Consonance
Is Tybalt a flat or a round character, and why?
(If you cannot explain why, you do not get the points)
Tybalt is a flat character because he mostly shows one dominant trait throughout the play. He remains hot-tempered and focused on conflict throughout the play without much emotional growth or complexity.
“Video games are a major part of modern life. They are fun and popular among teens. In this essay, I will talk about video games and why they are important.”
Identify two weaknesses in this introduction based on effective essay structure.
2 out of 3 were named below -
-Not in third person
-Vague/Non-defensible thesis statement
-Weak hook - first sentences are too general and not engaging
“The night was a blanket of darkness covering the sleepy town. The stars winked playfully at anyone still awake, and the moon watched over the streets like a quiet guardian. Time seemed to crawl as the world slowly drifted into silence.”
Identify two types of figurative language used in the passage.
What are metaphor and personification?
Metaphor: the night to a blanket
Personification: “The stars winked,” “the moon watched,” and “time seemed to crawl”
"The mellow wedding bells rose softly in the cold evening air."
What is assonance