Defintions
This literary element uses the words "like" or "as" to compare two or more things.
What is a Simile?
This is an example of a literary element. We sat around the campfire and chomped on chunks of charred chicken.
What is Alliteration?
Give me an example of an onomatopoeia.
What is...?
This is the name of the boy that is Lale's assistant?
Who is Leon?
This is the author of Matilda.
Who is Roald Dahl?
This literary element gives nonhuman items human-like qualities.
What is Personification!
This is an example of a literary element. My friend George tells everyone all of his secrets. He is such an open book!
What is Metaphor?
Give me an example of characterization.
What is......?
This is the number that Lale tattoos on a woman towards the beginning of the book.
What is 4562?
F. Scott Fitzgerald is most known for writing this novel.
What is The Great Gatsby?
This literary element gives readers a warning or an indication of future events.
What is Foreshadowing?
This is an example of a literary element. As the snow fell, the snowflakes glittered against the bright golden sun.
What is Imagery?
Give me an example of setting.
What is....?
This this the name of the Dr. that took Lale's assistant?
Who is Dr. Menegele?
This is the plot of a famous children book. After hearing the story of now-extinct trees from his crush, 12-year-old Ted decides he will find one.
What is the Lorax?
This literary element uses symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
What is Symbolism?
This is an example of a literary element. As he performed on stage, Fred thought back to singing his favorite songs in his basement when he was younger.
What is Flashback?
Give me an example of allusion.
What is...?
This is the block number that Lale was placed in before he became the Tattooist.
What is Block 7?
This is the full title of a book about a young girl, Opal, who is lonely and feels abandoned by her mother. She befriends a dog, and he helps her form more new friendships.
What is Because of Winn-Dixie?
This literary element leads readers to assume something will happen, but instead the direct opposite happens.
What is Irony?
This is an example of a literary element. My friend Lisa is so funny that when she told me a joke, I died of laughter.
What is Hyperbole?
Give me an example of juxtaposition.
What is.....?
This is the nickname that the the girls who sort prisoners possessions use when they are referring to their warehouse.
What is the Canada?
This is Ms. Jones's favorite book of all time.
What is the Outsiders.