Literary Devices & Figurative Language
"She was as brave as a lion." Name the literary device.
What is a simile?
What does "cite textual evidence" require you to provide?
What are quoted lines or paraphrased details from the text that directly support your claim?
In most contexts "contradict" means to:
A) agree
B) say the opposite
C) ignore.
What is B) say the opposite
Correct this sentence: "Me and him went to the game."
What is "He and I went to the game."?
What tool should you use when answering multiple choice questions?
The strikethrough tool.
The repetition of initial consonant sounds in "wild and woolly" is called?
What is alliteration?
"He left the keys on the counter and didn't turn on the porch light."
Question: What inference can you make about his plans?
What is he is leaving quietly (maybe for good) or does not plan to return soon?
If a sentence immediately explains an unfamiliar word, that clue type is called what?
What is a definition/context clue?
Identify the tense: "By June she will have finished the report."
What is future perfect tense?
You finished all the questions with 10 minutes left. What are two productive things you can do during that time?
What is (1) review answers for careless errors and reread supporting texts for any mis-cited evidence, (2) double-check that you answered every question and filled in the answer sheet correctly.
Define "personification" and give a one-sentence example.
What is giving human traits to nonhuman things? Example: "The wind whispered secrets through the trees."
How is a summary different from an analysis?
A summary restates main ideas; an analysis explains how and why elements create meaning or effect.
Meaning of "benevolent" in: "The benevolent neighbor shoveled everyone's driveway."
What is kind or generous?
Pick the best transition for showing contrast: "however," "similarly," "because." Which and why (one phrase)?
What is "however" — it signals contrast.
When asked to cite textual evidence, where should you look first in the passage?
What is the sentence(s) directly around the part referenced in the question (topic sentence or the paragraph containing the detail)?
"When Emma opened the attic door, dust motes danced like tiny planets in the lamp light."
Question: Identify the figurative device and explain its effect on mood.
What is a simile; it makes the scene feel quiet, magical, and slightly mysterious by comparing ordinary dust to planets.
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In "Her laconic reply ended the long debate," what does "laconic" mean and which word(s) in the sentence help you?
What is brief or using few words; clue word: "reply ended the long debate" (shows it was short and decisive).
Write a strong topic sentence for a body paragraph that argues that school uniforms improve student focus.
What is "School uniforms improve student focus by reducing distractions and creating a consistent learning environment."?
Read this test-taking scenario (teacher projects): "You come to a complex constructed-response that asks you to analyze how the author develops a theme across a passage. You have 25 minutes. How should you plan and use your time? Provide a step-by-step approach (3–5 steps) that includes reading, planning, evidence selection, writing, and reviewing."
What is (1) Spend 3–4 minutes carefully re-reading the passage and annotating lines that relate to theme; (2) Spend 3–5 minutes drafting a clear thesis that states the theme and the methods the author uses; (3) Spend 10–12 minutes writing a 3–4 paragraph response that includes topic sentences and at least two pieces of quoted or paraphrased textual evidence with explanation; (4) Spend final 3–5 minutes proofreading for clarity, citation accuracy, and grammar; (5) If time remains, strengthen evidence explanations and ensure each paragraph ties back to the thesis.
Short text (teacher projects): A story repeatedly references a cracked watch owned by a dead grandfather, mentioned in scenes of silence and endings.
Question: Name the device used across the text and explain how it adds depth to the theme of loss (2–3 sentences).
What is symbolism; the cracked watch symbolizes broken time and lingering memories, reinforcing the story’s theme of loss and the passage of time.
List three steps you would use to evaluate the credibility of an online source.
What are (1) check the author's credentials and affiliation, (2) look for citations and supporting evidence, (3) verify with reputable sources and check publication date.
Define denotation and connotation and give one example pair (word, denotation, connotation).
Denotation = literal dictionary meaning; connotation = emotional/cultural association. Example: "home" — denotation: dwelling; connotation: warmth, safety.
"Write an argumentative essay about whether schools should require uniforms." Choose the thesis statement that best supports:
A) Schools should require uniforms.
B) Requiring school uniforms would improve student focus, reduce peer pressure related to clothing choices, and create a stronger sense of school community.
C) Many students wear clothes to school every day and sometimes change them.
D) Uniforms might be okay for some schools but not for others.
B) Requiring school uniforms would improve student focus, reduce peer pressure related to clothing choices, and create a stronger sense of school community.
What should you write on your scrap piece of paper?
Intro: hook, fluff, thesis
T:Topic
E: Lead in, "evidence," (Author para #)
A: How does my evidence support my answer?
E
A
C: Transition to next idea
Conclusion: Rephrase Thesis, Summarize key points, final thought