Parts of Speech
Literary Devices
Literary Devices
Trivia Tidbits 1
Trivia Tidbits 2
100
This part of speech is the action or state of being. This part of speech DESCRIBES an action or state of being, usually ending in "-ly"
What is a verb and an adverb?
100
A comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as"
What is a simile?
100
Another name for literary devices.
What is figurative language?
100
This letter MUST be capitalized. Also, this letter must be capitalized in every sentence.
What is "I" and the first letter in the sentence?
100
Every sentence must end with one of these.
What is a punctuation mark?
200
This part of speech is a person, place, thing, or idea. This part of speech replaces a person, place, thing, or idea with words such as; I, you, he, some, etc. This part of speech DESCRIBES a person, place, thing, or idea.
What are nouns, pronouns, and adjectives?
200
A comparison of two unlike things that does NOT use "like" or "as"
What is a metaphor?
200
A two lined, most often rhyming, stanza.
What is a couplet?
200
The difference between these two commonly interchanged words is: 1. means yours and mine 2. a state of being
What is (1) our (2) are?
200
These two words together mean "many" but are commonly written as one word.
What is "alot"?
300
This part of speech links a noun to another word pertaining to location. The cat sat ON the couch.
What is a preposition?
300
The repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of two or more words that are next to or near to each other.
What is an alliteration?
300
An exaggeration that is so dramatic that no one would believe that the statement is true.
What is hyperbole?
300
These commonly interchanged words have two different meanings: 1. means "it is" 2. used to show possesion
What is (1) it's (2) its?
300
Do not use parts of or incomplete sentences on CSAPS, commonly called these...
What are sentence fragments?
400
This part of speech joins clauses, sentences, or words. Ex: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so, etc.
What is a conjunction?
400
Giving human characteristics to objects or animals.
What is a personificiation?
400
Referencing a commonly known idea, person, or place within text.
What is an allusion?
400
This type of language should NOT be used on the CSAPs or any assignments for school. Ex: "u", "r", etc.
What is texting language?
400
Without following this important CSAP formating rule, writing may be deducted of score or not graded.
What is staying within the lines?
500
This part of speech is a short exclaimation inserted into a sentence. Ex: Wow!
What is an interjection?
500
Using words to describe or imitate a natural sound or the sound made by an object.
What is an onomatopoeia?
500
A statement which is not taken literally.
What is an idiom?
500
This type of writing commonly consists of five paragraphs with indentions beginning each one, and a strong concluding paragraph to tie into the introduction.
What is and extended writing?
500
This type of writing usually consists of 3-5 but typically 5-8 sentences with an indention of the first word and a strong conclusion sentence to tie into the thesis statement.
What is a short constructed response?
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