Literary Devices (A)
What literary device is a description of characters using adjectives? This description is often based on characters’ actions and behavior.
Characterization
Jalen Brunson's veins are as cold as ice in the clutch. This is an example of...
Simile
Is the following statement a valid central idea: As Santiago in The Alchemist showed, sometimes in life, you have to sacrifice temporary happiness for sustained, long term happiness.
YES -- it is a universal message because even though you mention The Alchemist (not universal), you still give a universal message that everyone can relate to (" sometimes in life, you have to sacrifice temporary happiness for sustained, long term happiness.")
Define: an event regarded as a sign of good or evil
Omen
Definition: the action of foretelling or prophesying future events
Prognostication
Mr. Tsang is an early bird because he is always early to class. This is an example of...
Metaphor
Which literary device is a warning or indication of something that will happen in the future?
Foreshadowing
Is the following statement a valid central idea: Santiago's journey in The Alchemist is inspiring because it makes me want to pursue my dreams.
NO -- it is not a universal message because anyone who has not read The Alchemist would not know what Santiago's journey was.
Definition: scrape or wear away by friction or erosion
Abrade
Definition: a particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
The wind howled in the night as I slept in the sun room. This is an example of...
Personification
I absolutely love Mr. Tsang's ELA class! It is my favorite part of the school day and I admire the way he teaches, he is the best. This is an example of...
Tone
Is the following statement a valid central idea: "Each person has a personal legend."
NO -- it is not a universal message because someone would not know what a personal legend is without reading The Alchemist
Definition: turn away (one's eyes or thoughts)
Avert
Definition: a pleasant or peaceful area or period in the midst of a difficult, troubled, or hectic place or situation
Oasis
A red heart often represents romance, love, or devotion when sent over text. This is an example of...
Symbolism
Which literary device is descriptive language to represent characters, objects, actions and ideas in such a way that it appeals to a reader's senses: touch, taste, smell, sound, and sight?
Imagery
Is the following statement a valid central idea: "Each person has a personal legend—a purpose in life—and everyone should choose to pursue theirs.
YES -- it is universal a universal message because everyone can relate to a personal legend, even if they did not read The Alchemist, BECAUSE YOU EXPLAINED IT!
Definition: embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed
Abashed
Definition: without conscious reasoning; autopilot
Intuitively
I haven't eaten in 8 hours, I am literally starving! This is an example of...
Hyperbole
What is the difference between an external conflict and internal conflict?
An external conflict happens OUTSIDE of you; an internal conflict happens WITHIN you.
True or false: Our one-sentence central idea for The Alchemist *SHOULD* make specific mention of Santiago and his specific adventures in The Alchemist
FALSE -- central ideas are universal messages about life that everyone can relate to, and not everyone has read about Santiago's adventures in The Alchemist
Definition: given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
Capricious
Definition: (of an idea or opinion) formed before having the evidence for its truth or usefulness
Preconceive