Literary Devices
This device compares two unlike things using “like” or “as.”
What is a simile?
This part of speech is a person, place, thing, or idea.
What is a noun?
The first paragraph of an essay is called the ____.
What is an introduction?
This is when an author leaves clues as to what will happen next.
What is foreshadowing?
This mark shows strong emotion or excitement at the end of a sentence.
What is a exclamation point?
This term refers to giving human traits to non-human things.
What is personification?
This is a word that shows an action or state of being.
What is a verb?
This sentence tells the reader the main idea or argument of the essay.
What is a thesis statement?
When you summarize, you should focus on the ____, not minor details.
What is the main idea?
This punctuation mark shows possession or forms contractions (like “don’t”).
What is an apostrophe?
This device involves a contradiction between what is expected and what actually happens.
What is irony?
This part of speech is used to modify verbs and usually ends in -ly. (example: quickly)
What is an adverb?
These paragraphs each contain a topic sentence, evidence, and explanation.
What are body paragraphs?
In the sentence, “The ancient tree had gnarled roots twisting through the earth,” what does “gnarled” most likely mean?
What is twisted or knotted?
These punctuation marks are used to show someone’s exact words.
What are quotation marks?
This term refers to an object, person, or event that represents a deeper meaning or idea.
What is symbolism?
Words like he, she, it, they, which takes the place of a noun.
What is a pronoun?
This part of the essay restates the thesis and wraps up the argument.
What is a conclusion?
This strategy involves using clues from the text and your own knowledge to draw a logical conclusion.
What is making an inference?
In this sentence, which punctuation fits best? “She brought everything she needed for the trip__ a flashlight, a tent, and snacks.”
What is a colon?
This device uses exaggeration for emphasis or humor.
What is hyperbole?
A dependent clause cannot stand alone because it lacks what?
What is a complete thought?
This section at the end of a research paper lists all the sources used.
What is a Works Cited/bibliography page?
Identifying the author’s purpose helps you determine if a text is meant to ____, ____, or ____. (3 possible answers)
What is to inform, persuade, or entertain?
This punctuation connects two related independent clauses without using a conjunction.
What is a semicolon?