Literary Devices
_____________________ is when an object/event/person/thing in piece of writing represents an IDEA rather than its literal meaning.
Symbolism
What is a simile?
Comparison using like or as.
What would be a negative connotation for "house?"
Shack, ect.
"In conclusion," is a good start for which paragraph?
The concluding paragraph/paragraph 5
What does the P in CRAPP stand for?
Purpose
What type of literary device is this?
After warning his friend about the dangers of procrastination, he found himself rushing to complete his own assignment at the last minute.
Irony
What is the definition of personification?
Giving human like characteristics to not human objects.
What would be a positive connotation for the word crazy?
Silly, ect.
Why is it important to use the CRAAP Test?
Its important to use reliable, relevant, and factual sources.
What is the type of literary device is in this sentence?
As they gazed at the ominous storm clouds gathering on the horizon, little did they know that the turbulent weather would soon mirror the chaos about to unfold in their life.
foreshadowing
What is an extended metaphor?
A metaphor, comparison between 2 thing without using like or as, used throughout an entire passage.
What is the denotation of the word thrive?
Grow or develop well.
What paragraph would you use the transition word "First,"
What would be the correct way to cite this source?
A) Ocean Exclusive says "Narwhals are the unicorn of the sea."
B) According to ocean exclusive narwhals are the unicorn of the sea.
C) According to the article Ocean Exclusive, "Narwhals are the unicorn of the sea."
C) According to the article Ocean Exclusive, "Narwhals are the unicorn of the sea."
In The Raven, what does a raven symbolise?
Death
What type of figurative language is this:
"Once in a blue moon"
Idiom
Once in a blue moon means happens very rarely.
What is the denotation of the word onomonopea?
Words that sound like sounds.
Where in your writing should a hook go?
The very first sentence.
Name 1 domain you should always avoid when looking for a credible source.
.io, .biz, .blog, .info
The Raven” the narrator says “Once upon a midnight dreary…” and “Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December," this is an example of which literary device?
Flashback
What is the extended metaphor in this passage saying?
In life, we are all sailors navigating the tumultuous seas. Each decision we make is a sail set to catch the winds of fate, propelling us forward on our journey. Sometimes, we encounter stormy weather that threatens to capsize our vessel, but with perseverance and determination, we can weather the roughest seas. And just as the stars guide the sailor's course, our dreams and aspirations serve as our guiding light, leading us to new horizons and adventures.
This passage is an extended metaphor because it takes the concept of sailing and extends it throughout the entire passage to represent various aspects of life.
Why does authors word choice matter?
Answers may vary
If my essay is about why dogs make better pets than cats what is this paragraph called.
While dogs can be very needy animals, cats don't need as much attention. However, that is the best part of having a dog, they will always be there.
Counter argument and rebuttal.
I talked about a pro of having a cat, showing the reader I acknowledged both sides. Then I followed it with a rebuttal, almost disproving the counter argument.
Name 1 domain that does not need to be tested with the CRAAP Test.
.gov or .edu