Literary Devices
This device is used when an author gives human qualities to non-human things.
What is personification?
The lesson or idea of a story.
What is central idea?
This type of text tells a story and is typically fictional, meant to entertain readers through its plot and characters.
What is narrative text?
In the sentence, “The athlete showed great determination in finishing the race,” what does the word "determination" mean?
What is perseverance?
How old is Ms. Long?
24
"The clouds were painted with colors of pink and purple." This is an example of which literary device?
What is imagery?
The central message or underlying lesson that an author conveys through a story is known as this.
What is the theme?
A text that presents facts, information, and explanations about real-world subjects is called this.
What is informational text?
In the sentence, “Her generosity was evident when she donated all her toys,” what does the word "generosity" mean?
What is being kind and giving?
What type of pets does Ms. Long have?
1 dog and 1 cat
"Her smile was as bright as the sun" is an example of which literary device?
What is a simile?
The type of conflict where a character struggles against an outside force, such as nature or another character.
What is external conflict?
This genre tells a true story about someone's life written by that person.
What is an autobiography?
In the sentence, “The hostile crowd began to shout as the game ended,” what does the word "hostile" mean?
What is unfriendly or aggressive?
What are the names of Ms. Long's pets?
Ryder and Whiskey
When an author uses the phrase "the classroom was a zoo," this is an example of which literary device?
What is a metaphor?
The author's attitude toward the subject, characters, or audience, which is conveyed through word choice and tone.
What is tone?
This genre includes texts like biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs, where the focus is on someone's life and experiences.
What is a nonfiction text?
In the sentence, “The diligent student worked late into the night to finish the assignment,” what does the word "diligent" mean?
What is careful and persistent in work or effort?
Where did Ms. Long attend college?
The University of Cincinnati
This literary device involves the use of extreme exaggeration, like "I’ve told you a thousand times."
What is hyperbole?
The feeling that a reader experiences while reading a piece of literature.
What is mood?
This type of text is created from the imagination, where events, characters, and settings are not based on real-life occurrences.
What is a fiction text?
In the sentence, “The elaborate decorations made the party feel very special,” what does the word "elaborate" mean?
What is detailed?
How many siblings does Ms. Long have?
1 brother and 1 sister