Literary Devices
Name the literary device in this example:
"The snow sparkled like diamonds under the sun."
Simile
This is the formula for writing the perfect _________:
The author uses (2 Literary Devices) to convey (1 Main Claim / Theme)
Thesis Statement
Mediocre
Of average quality
Both pieces of evidence need a zoom in and zoom out in each paragraph
True - this is non negotiable!
Name the literary device in this example:
"Sara was a strong believer in standing up for herself, which is why everyone looked at her like a leader."
Characterization
The first sentence of a body paragraph must have 1 literary device and _____________
A subclaim
Profound
showing great knowledge or insight
or
deep in meaning / significance
Point of View is not a good enough literary device or structural element to use in an essay
False - if the POV helps the reader understand the main claim or theme, it is relevant!
Name the literary device in this example:
"As the sun began to set, the sky was streaked with pink, purple, and orange glowing above our heads."
Imagery
These are the three things to check for 'good evidence'
Relevant, provided context, and citation
Intuitive
Based on instinct rather than conscious reasoning
or
Easily understood or grasped
A conclusion needs both, an opinion and a personal opinion
False - unless you have been asked to provide both, giving only one is enough after restating the thesis
Name the literary device in this example:
"As the wind blew through the garden, the leaves whispered to the branches."
Personification
A conclusion requires:
Restating the thesis
Opinion / Real Life Connection
Veneer
a superficially pleasing appearance
When stuck between two answer choices in multiple choice, choose the option that is true to the whole text and the most specific
True - this is a good way of eliminating the 'almost there' answers
Name the literary device in this example:
"The rich, warm smell of coffee was a welcome change in the otherwise cold, dark room."
Juxtaposition
An Introduction requires:
Hook / Context to the story
Thesis Statement
Pundit
a person who gives opinions in an authoritative manner, especially on media
A topic sentence needs 2 literary devices
False - a topic sentence is the first sentence of a body paragraph; it only needs 1!