(R4) Literary Devices
Name ONE of two devices used in this sentence:
"The waves danced playfully on the shore."
Personification/imagery
Why is it crucial to include textual evidence when making a claim in an argumentative essay?
In "Romeo and Juliet," the tragic tale of two star-crossed lovers highlights the enduring power of ___________ amidst feuding families.
Love
Identify the subject, verb, and object in the sentence: "The cat chased the mouse."
cat, chased, mouse
Define the term "hyperbole" and provide an example.
exaggeration
example?
What device is used in this sentence?
"Her laughter was like a melody in the quiet room."
Simile
How can a writer effectively introduce a quote and provide context before citing it in an analytical essay?
TAG (title, author, genre)
OR
5 Ws - Who, what, when, where, why
"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" showcases the unwavering loyalty and camaraderie among Harry, Hermione, and Ron as they face challenges together at Hogwarts.
Friendship
Label the independent and dependent clauses in the sentence: "Although she was tired, she stayed up to finish her homework."
Although....tired - dependent
she...homework - independent
Explain the phrase "kick the bucket" as an idiomatic expression and provide an additional example of an idiom in everyday speech.
Pass away
example?
What device is being used?
"The world is a stage, and we are all actors."
Metaphor
What do you need to include in an in-text citation?
(author, pg #)
Atticus Finch's moral _________ in defending Tom Robinson in "To Kill a Mockingbird" challenges societal norms and upholds justice in a prejudiced town.
courage
Point out the coordinating conjunction and the independent clauses in the sentence: "I wanted to go to the concert, but I had to study for my exam."
coord conjunction - but
Independent - I wanted...concert AND "I had...study"
Identify and explain the difference between "denotation" and "connotation."
Denotation - dictionary meaning (explicit)
Connotation - figurative meaning (implicit)
What device is being used?
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
Alliteration
In order to effectively support a claim, what must textual evidence include?
Information that is relevant, specific, clear, directly related to the claim
The internal struggle between the dark side and the light in Anakin Skywalker's character arc in "Star Wars" exemplifies the eternal battle of ______ and _________within individuals.
good and evil
What is the best way to correct the subject-verb agreement in this sentence?
"The team play well together."
"The team PLAYS well together."
What is the role of "imagery" in descriptive writing?
What device is being used?
"I've told you a million times to clean your room!"
hyperbole
Is this statistic effective?
“More than 80% of Dentists recommend Colgate.”
Misleading - compared to what other brands?
"The Hunger Games" follows Katniss Everdeen's fight for __________ in a dystopian society, showcasing her resilience and resourcefulness in the face of danger.
Survival
What is the correct way to write this sentence?
"the united states of america is a democratic country."
"The United States of America is a democratic country."
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