Literary Analysis

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100

A story can have only one theme. True or False?

What is false?

200

"Girls go missing all the time... girls go missing all the time" (Summers 15).

What is repetition?

300

Simile

What is a comparison between two unlike things using the word “like” or “as”

400

Identify the literary device used in this sentence: "The wind whispered through the trees."

What is personification?

500

Find an example in Sadie where the author uses tone and identify the tone.

Multiple answers will be accepted.

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100

Metaphor

What is comparing two things by using one kind of object in place of another to suggest the likeness between them?

200

The name of the woman Sadie talked to in her home about Keith. This woman let Keith stay with her but made him leave after finding a photo in his pocket.

Who is Maralee?

300

Hyperbole

What is an over exaggeration or overstatement?

400

The name of the boy Sadie dances with.

Who is Javi Cruz?

500

"Well, Claire was trouble and there was no reason for it. Some kids are just born...bad. She started drinking when she was twelve....Just a mess" (Summers 21).

This is an example of ....

What is characterization (other answers may be considered)

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100

Main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work that may be stated directly or indirectly

What is theme?

200

Foreshadow

What is when the writer gives a hint of whats to come?

300

Using an object or action that means something more than its literal meaning

What is symbolism?

400

Characterization

What is a literary device that describes a character in a story, including their physical traits, personality, motivations, and actions?

500

Identify a theme from the text "Sadie". 

Theme from Sadie

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100

Tone

What is an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience?

200

I have 1 million hours of homework to do this weekend.

What is hyperbole?

300

Sadie takes someone's phone. Who does the phone belong to and why does she take it?

What is Silas and to find out Keith's contact information?

400

An message or lesson the author wants you to learn in a story.

What is a theme?

500

Sarcastic, Happy, Depressing, Arrogant, Bitter, Excited, Angry - are what?

What are types of tones?

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100

A word, phrase of line is repeated within the text in close proximity.

What is repetition?

200

Define conflict and provide two examples of types.

Multiple answers will be accepted.

300

Why does West McCray feel hesitant to investigate Sadie's case?

-He feels like she doesn't want to be found

-Girls go missing all the time (this story has been done before)

400

Themes include the names of characters. True or false?

What is false?

500

"The fence was uneven, like baby teeth growing awkwardly in". 

What literary technique/s are being used?

What is imagery and simile?