Poetry Devices
Literary Devices
Grammar/Vocab
Writing
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100
“The sun kissed her cheek” is an example of this device.
What is personification.
100
The sequence of events in a story.
What is plot.
100
The prefix that means "not" or "one"
What is "un-"
100
Always begin your paragraph this way.
What is a topic sentence.
100
Always read these before reading the passage.
What is the questions.
200
“He was as brave as a lion” is an example of this device.
What is simile.
200
The process by which an author develops the personality of a character.
What is characterization.
200
A word that shows action like speak, write, or think
What is a verb.
200
Use these to make your ideas flow more smoothly.
What is transition words.
200
A struggle between two opposing forces.
What is conflict.
300
“Life is a highway” is an example of this device.
What is metaphor.
300
The time and place in which a story takes place.
What is setting.
300
The prefix that means "opposite, from, away"
What is "de"
300
This helps you get your thoughts out before writing your essay.
What is an organizer.
300
Look at the bottom of a page to find these if there is a number or asterisk next to a word or phrase.
What is footnotes.
400
“Life is a highway” is an example of this device.
What is metaphor.
400
The feeling the author creates in a piece of literature.
What is mood.
400
A word that replaces a noun like he, she, or they.
What is a pronoun.
400
All of your illustrations should be both ________ and _________ to make sure your writing is on topic and detailed.
What is relevant and specific.
400
A contradiction in literature between what is said and what is meant.
What is irony.
500
The repetition of the consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
What is alliteration.
500
When an author hints to upcoming plot events.
What is foreshadowing.
500
A word that describes a noun.
What is an adjective.
500
Make sure to do this after you complete your response.
What is read over your work.
500
This gives important information about the main idea of a passage.
What is italicized passage.
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