Literary Devices
Literary Elements
Short Stories
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100

_____ is the comparison of two things using "like" or "as". 

Similie

100

The setting is the ______ and ______ in which a story takes place.

Time and Location

100

What is the setting of the kayak?

The lake

100

What does PPE stand for?

Point, Proof, Explanation

100

What is 8x3?

24

200

"I waited in line for centuries" is an example of a

hyperbole

200

When the leading character struggles against other characters this is an example of what type of conflict? 

Person vs. Person

200

What is the climax of the story "Nest"?

When he decides to leave against his mother's request

200

What font should your text be in MLA format?

Times New Roman

200
What does NFL stand for?

National Football League 

300

_________ is when human traits and characteristics are associated with inanimate objects

Personification 

300

When the reader sees the story through this person’s eyes as he/she experiences it and only knows what he/she knows or feels this is an example of:

First Person POV

300

Who is the protagonist in the story “The Kayak”?

Teresa 

300

What font size should your text be in MLA format?

12

300

What does "Mg" stand for on the periodic table?

Magnesium

400

The sound of a word resembles its meaning is a ________

Onomatopoeia

400

What is an all-seeing, all-knowing narrator who can enter the mind of any character at any time in order to reveal their thoughts, feelings, beliefs

Third person omniscient 
400

What type of irony is it when readers know the cops are eating the lamb leg weapon?

Dramatic Irony

400

Is this correct? She said, "I want to take the dog for a walk" (Chan, 47)

No. There should not be a comma between Chan and 47. 

400

Who invented the iPhone?

Steve Jobs

500

"Mary motioned toward Michael to move his motor home" is an example of:

Alliteration 

500

What comes after the exposition in the parts of plot?

Inciting incident 

500

What is the narrative point of view in the story “On the Sidewalk Bleeding”?

Third Person Omniscient 

500

What is wrong with this sentence? In the story, "Mary yelled at Tom, "you stink!" After Tom became sad"

In the story, "Mary yelled at Tom, 'you stink!' After Tom became sad"

500

Who was the greatest conqueror of all time?

Genghis Khan

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