Literary
Devices 1
Devices 1
What is a stanza in poetry?
A stanza is a collection of lines.
What does it mean to paraphrase something?
To restate a quote or piece of a text in your own words.
What are the three types of rhetoric?
Ethos, Logos, and Pathos
What is a claim?
A claim is the central idea of an argument. It is what a writers wants to prove or persuade their reader about.
The following is an example of what type of figurative language?
"The water shone like a pile of glittering diamonds."
Simile
The word pseudonym comes from the Greek root pseudo, meaning "false", and the suffix nym, meaning "name." Based on this, what does pseudonym mean in the following sentence?
Although the serial killer used a pseudonym in the letters he sent to the police, he was quickly caught because he also included his return address on the letters.
An alias or fictitious name, especially one used by an author
What is plot?
Plot is the series of main events in a movie, book, or play.
What is the definition of theme?
Theme is a universal statement about a poem, book, or movie. It is never just a single word.
What type of rhetoric is used in the following statement?
"Verizon Wireless has 5x more coverage."
Logos
Provide a definition for "author's reasoning."
Example: "Which of the following BEST describes the writer’s reasoning in paragraph 14?"
An author's reasoning is a logical explanation for an argument. The author will often use evidence (facts, quotes, and studies) to support their reasoning.
The following is an example of what type of figurative language?
"Olga was a very inconsiderate neighbor. She mowed her lawn at 3am and left moldy cheese on others' doorsteps. She was a complete ghoul, a monster if there ever was one."
Metaphor
The word paternity comes from the Latin root pater, meaning "father", and the suffix ity, meaning "state of." Based on this, what does paternity mean in the following sentence?
Upon learning the baby wasn't his, he couldn't believe he had been ready for an eternity of paternity.
The state of being someone's father
"Connotation" is the feeling that a word invokes. Which of the following words has the most positive connotation?
1.Visitor
2. Guest
3. Intruder
2. Guest
"Connotation" is the feeling that a word invokes. Which of the following words has the most negative connotation?
1. Unique
2. Different
3. Bizarre
3. Bizarre
What type of rhetoric is used in the following statement?
"As a three-time Olympic gold medalist, I can assure you that this energy drink will improve your fitness and stamina."
Ethos
Is the following an example of inductive or deductive reasoning?
"Kiara observed all 138 flamingos at the zoo and noted that they were all pink. She therefore concluded that all flamingos are pink."
Inductive Reasoning
The following is an example of what type of figurative language?
"Sabrina stared at the empty walls. There was something strange about them. They seemed to stare back at her."
Personification
The word homogeneous comes from the Greek root homo, meaning "same", and the suffix ous, meaning "having the qualities of." Based on this, what does homogeneous mean in the following sentence?
I was disappointed by the variety of marshmallows in my Lucky Charms. It was a rather homogeneous mix.
Consisting of parts all of the same kind
What does it mean when we talk about a "turning point in the plot?"
The turning point is when something happens that changes the course of the story.
"Connotation" is the feeling that a word invokes. Which of the following words has the most negative connotation?
1. Lazy
2. Relaxed
3. Calm
1. Lazy
What type of rhetoric is used in the following statement?
"A cozy meal can bring the whole family together."
Pathos
Is the following an example of inductive or deductive reasoning?
"Dr. Bakshi knows that all dogs have lungs, and she's about to conduct an examination on a bulldog. She concludes that the bulldog will have lungs."
Deductive Reasoning
What type of figurative language occurs in the last 3 lines of this stanza?
"Leaving behind nights of terror and fear
I rise
Into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear
I rise
Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,
I am the dream and the hope of the slave.
I rise
I rise
I rise."
Repetition
The word monotonous comes from the Greek root mono, meaning "one", and the suffix ous, meaning "having the qualities of." Based on this, what does monotonous mean in the following sentence?
They eat a very monotonous diet. I don't know how they don't get sick of it!
Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.
What are the 3 types of perspective and what pronouns does each perspective use?
1st person: I, me, my, we
2nd person: you, yours
3rd person: he, she, they, it
What is the difference between third person omniscient and third person limited point of view?
(Hint: omniscient means all knowing)
Omniscient: the reader is able to see all of the characters' thoughts.
Limited: the reader can only see one (or a few) character's thoughts.
What two types of rhetoric are used in the following statement?
In the past, these birding binoculars have outperformed every competitor on a number of tests. They're also the first choice for the famous environmentalist Mindy Baha El Din.
Logos and ethos
Which of the following is deductive and inductive reasoning?
1. Devon, a mechanic, knows that all racing cars go over 80mph. When their next client calls about a racing car, Devon concludes that the car can go over 80mph.
2. Devon has worked on 12 vintage Mustangs in the last week, and all of them have had problems with their engine coolant. Devon concludes that all vintage Mustangs have a defect with their coolant system.
1. Deductive
2. Inductive
The following contains what two types of figurative language?
"Bam! The door slammed shut so loudly that everyone in the whole state must have heard it."
Onomatopoeia and Hyperbole
The word fortitude comes from the Latin root fort, meaning "strength", and the suffix ude, meaning "the condition of." Based on this, what does fortitude mean in the following sentence?
She has endured disappointments with fortitude and patience. The courage and the fortitude to just do it is amazing.
Courage in the face of pain or adversity