Literary Devices
This type of irony occurs when the expected outcome is the opposite of what actually happens.
situational irony
"After the accident, his movements were tentative and slow." What does “tentative” mean?
hesitant or uncertain
"Imagine a child growing up without access to education, never given a chance to succeed. We can change that!" What persuasive technique is being used?"
pathos
A story told from the perspective of a narrator who knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters is written in this point of view.
third-person omniscient
In the sentence “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog,” what part of speech is the word “quick”?
adjective
Identify the figure of speech in this sentence: “The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas.”
metaphor
"The scientist was praised for her perspicacious observations." What does “perspicacious” mean?
keenly perceptive or insightful
"You, the voters, have the power to change the future!" What persuasive technique is being used?
direct adress
What is the term for a character who lacks conventional heroic qualities, often acting in morally ambiguous ways?
antihero
Which of the following sentences is in active voice?
What is the term for a phrase that combines contradictory words, such as “deafening silence” or “bittersweet”?
oxymoron
"The old house was dilapidated, with broken windows and crumbling walls." What does “dilapidated” mean?
state of disrepair or ruined
"Why wait until it's too late to protect our planet?" What persuasive technique is being used here?
rethorical question
The phrase "As the sun set behind the mountains, the air grew cold and the world seemed to pause..." is an example of what kind of story opening?
setting
Which of the following is a complex sentence?
sentence 2
In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the line “Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage” is an example of what literary device?
extended metaphor
"Despite his outward charm, the man’s machiavellian tactics made him a feared opponent." What does "Machiavellian" mean?
cunning deceitful
"We must act now, we must unite, we must fight for what is right!" What rhetorical device is being used?
repetition
What is the term for a scene that interrupts the chronological flow of a story to provide background information from the past?
flashback
In the sentence “By the time I finish my homework, I will have completed three assignments,” what tense is used in "I will have completed"?
future perfect tense
This literary device occurs when an author places two contrasting ideas, characters, or images side by side to emphasize their differences, such as “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”
juxtaposition
"The ebullient crowd cheered wildly as the team scored the winning goal." What does “ebullient” mean?
enthustiastic
"Let me tell you about Sarah, a young woman who faced overwhelming odds and came out victorious..." What persuasive technique is being used?
anecdotes
"She walked into the room, the weight of her decision visible in every step she took." What narrative technique is used here?
show, don't tell
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
sentence 1