Literary Devices Definitions
What is Repetition?
repeating a word/phrase to evoke an emotion or create a rhythm
What are the different Points of Views?
1st Person, 3rd Person Omniscient, 3rd Person Limited, 3rd Person Objective
Fits like a glove
Simile
Give an example of a Theme?
ex.
Death
Love
Courage
Greed
*if valid, allow*
Which literary device uses "like" or "as" to compare two seemingly unlike things?
A) Metaphor
B) Simile
C) Personification
D) Hyperbole
B (Simile)
What is Imagery?
descriptive words or phrases that evoke the 5 senses; creates a mental image
How does the setting affect the mood and the overall story?
Evokes emotions and sets the environment for characters to interact/intermingle with each other
*if answer is valid, then give points*
Life is a roller coaster
Metaphor
Give an example of a Simile?
ex.
Life is like a roller-coaster
He was as strong as a bull
It was as hard as the entrance exam to Harvard
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In a story, a character who undergoes a significant internal change—such as a shift in perspective, personality, or values—is known as a:
A) Static character
B) Flat character
C) Dynamic character
D) Stock character
C (Dynamic character)
What is a Simile?
comparing to unlike things using words like "as" or "like"
usually done to make a point
What is the difference between Dynamic and Flat Characters?
Dynamic -> Changes throughout story
Flat -> Doesn't change at all
A pilot has a fear of heights
Irony
What is a good example of Foil Characters?
ex.
Harry and Draco
Mufasa and Scar
Woody and Buzz
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A fire station burning down while the firefighters are out on a call is an example of:
A) Verbal Irony
B) Dramatic Irony
C) Situational Irony
D) Cosmic Irony
C (Situational Irony)
What is a Allusion?
a reference to a previous piece of literature
How does the progression of Plot go?
Introduction/Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Conclusion
Busy bees buzz
Alliteration
What is an example of a 3rd Person Limited POV?
*if valid, allow*
Which part of the plot involves the "point of no return," where the tension reaches its highest peak and the outcome of the conflict is decided?
A) Rising Action
B) Exposition
C) Falling Action
D) Climax
D (Climax)
What is a Soliloquy?
a monologue that is directed at the audience; a internal monologue
How does the Point of View affect the overall Theme of a story?
by controlling who tells the story and how much information is revealed, altering how the story is being portrayed to the reader
*if similar, allow*
The clock went tick tock all night
Onomatopoeia
Where do we mostly find Soliloquys? What is an example that we learnt in class?
Plays; Hamlet's "To be or Not to be"
Read the following sentence:
"The old clock on the wall glared at me, its steady ticking counting down the seconds of my life like a rhythmic executioner." Which combination of devices is present?
A) Personification and Simile
B) Onomatopoeia and Alliteration
C) Metaphor and Foreshadowing
D) Hyperbole and Oxymoron
A (Personification/Simile)