Literary Devices
What is a simile?
Comparison using like or as
What does L.A.P stand for?
Literary Analysis Paragraph
A girl punched her ex-boyfriend. What type of conflict is this?
External conflict (character vs character)
What is verbal irony?
Spoken irony (ex: "this is just great" during a tornado)
TRUE OR FALSE: Is the peace sign symbolism?
True
Is "Sally sells seashells by the sea shore" alliteration or personification?
Alliteration
What is analysis?
The analyzation (explanation) of the topic in question
A boy is stressed due to overthinking. What kind of conflict is this?
Internal conflict (character vs self)
What is irony?
An expression or phrase that usually means the opposite, typically for a humorous effect.
Is "Bill will still kill Will" rhyme?
Yes
TRUE OR FALSE: "The cold night whispered in her ear" is personification.
True
Do you need dialogue tags before quotes in an L.A.P?
Yes!
A woman got poison ivy. What kind of conflict is this?
Character vs nature
Could dramatic irony be a time in a movie when the audience knows something a character doesn't?
Yes
"CRACK!" and "BOOM!" are two examples of...
Onomatopoeia
"I've been walking for a million years" is an example of...
How many paragraphs are in an L.A.P?
One
Someone is speaking up against inequality. is this character vs character or character vs society?
Character vs society
Is a fire station burning down situational or dramatic irony?
A visually shown representation of words- for example, the word hourglass could be shaped like an hourglass.
Is "time is a thief" metaphor or personification?
Both!
What must you put at the end of a quote?
The page number it's from
A woman is killing vampires. What type of conflict is this?
Character vs supernatural
Is Romeo drinking poison in Romeo and Juliet because he thinks Juliet is dead dramatic or situational irony?
Dramatic irony
What is rhythm?
A line of text the author wants you to read differently, usually expressing the syllables.