Literary Period
This literary period detailed origin myths through oral tradition.
What is: Native American or Native Origin
What is an author's purpose in an argumentative work?
What is: to persuade
Which literary device is found here:
"The wind whispered secrets through the cracks of the old cabin." This sentence uses this literary device to give human-like qualities to something non-human.
What is: Personification
In the sentence, “Despite the rain and cold, she remained undaunted, pressing forward with determination,” the word undaunted most likely means this, based on the context.
What is: Not discouraged or fearless
In an advertisement for a health product, the narrator says, “Doctors recommend this product because it has been clinically proven to improve heart health by 50 %.” Which rhetorical appeal is being used?
What is: Logos, or an appeal to logic and reason through facts and evidence
*May receive half points by explaining how it could be considered ethos*
What is: Romanticism
What is an author's purpose in an informational work?
What is: to inform or to describe
Which literary device is found here:
"Her smile was as bright as the summer sun." This sentence uses this literary device to make a comparison using the word "as."*
What is: A simile
In the sentence, “The scientist’s meticulous notes allowed others to replicate the experiment exactly,” the word meticulous most likely means this, based on the context.
What is: Very careful and precise
In a campaign speech, the candidate says, “As a father of three, I understand the concerns parents have about school safety.” Which rhetorical appeal is being used?
What is: Ethos, or an appeal to the speaker’s credibility and character
*May receive half points for listing pathos & explaining their reasoning*
What is the author's purpose in a narrative work?
What is: to entertain or to detail a story
Which literary device is found here:
"I must be cruel to be kind," says Hamlet in Shakespeare's Hamlet. This phrase is an example of this literary device that combines contradictory terms.
What is: An oxymoron or Antithesis
In the sentence, “Although his tone was cordial, there was a clear tension in his words,” the word cordial most likely means this, based on the context.
What is: Polite or warm and friendly
An author begins a persuasive article with a personal anecdote, then presents statistics and expert opinions. What is the likely purpose of this structure?
What is: To engage the reader emotionally before supporting the argument with logical evidence?
This literary period focused on the grim reality of life, characters were seen as helpless victims of nature, & the tone was often shown as neutral or detached
What is: Naturalism
This is the author’s likely purpose in using satire and exaggeration in a passage from a Harlem Renaissance essay criticizing societal views on race.
What is: To persuade the reader to question racial stereotypes and promote social change
Which literary device is found here:
"I’ve told you a million times to stop tapping your pencil!" This sentence uses this literary device to exaggerate for effect.
What is: Hyperbole
In the sentence, “The speaker’s argument was filled with fallacies, weakening the overall persuasiveness of her message,” the word fallacies most likely means this, based on the context.
What is: False or misleading ideas or beliefs
In a political editorial, the author refers to the proposed law as “a ticking time bomb.” What is the author’s likely tone based on this figurative language?
What is: Urgent, alarmed, or critical
This literary period focused on foundational documents and the founding fathers of our nation.
What is: Nationalism or The Revolutionary
This is the purpose behind Frederick Douglass's use of a first-person narrative in a slave narrative, sharing personal experiences and emotions.
What is: To give a personal account that builds empathy and raises awareness about the realities of slavery
Which literary device is found here:
"He was a modern-day Moses, leading his people to freedom." This sentence references the biblical figure Moses, alluding to his leadership and deliverance of the Israelites. The comparison draws on the quote from Exodus: 'Let my people go.'
What is: Allusion or Biblical Allusion
In the sentence, “He was known for his altruism, often putting the needs of others before his own,” the word altruism most likely means this, based on the context.
What is: Selflessness or concern for others
In a passage about a young woman leaving her hometown, the author repeatedly describes closed doors, fading sunlight, and long, empty roads. What can be inferred about the central theme based on these details?
What is: The difficulty of change or the loneliness of starting over