Sound Devices (Onomatopoeia, Alliteration & Repetition)
Simile or Metaphor
Imagery & Symbolism
Grammar Check
Punctuation Power
100

“Bang! The balloon popped.” → This device is

Onomatopoeia

100

“Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.” → The device is

Simile

100

"The scent of buttery popcorn filled the room.” → The sense is described is

Smell?

100

Which word is the noun? → dog, run, happy, quickly

Dog

100

What punctuation ends a question?

a question mark.

200

“Sally sells seashells by the seashore.” → The device is

Alliteration

200

“Time is a thief.” →The device is

Metaphor

200

A dove often stands for peace. This device is called

Symbolism

200

The correct sentence is:
A) She don’t like pizza.
B) She doesn’t like pizza.

B) She doesn’t like pizza.

200

What’s wrong? → Its a great day outside.

"Its" should be “It’s”

300

A songwriter or poet might use repetition in a chorus or line

To emphasize meaning, make it catchy, and help the audience remember.

300

“My life is like a rollercoaster.” →The device is

Simile

300

A red rose in poetry usually symbolizes

Love/Passion

300

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

A) I like reading but, I don’t like math.
B) I like reading, but I don’t like math.
C) I like reading but I, don’t like math.

B) I like reading, but I don’t like math.

300

Add the missing comma: Before we eat let’s wash our hands.

Before we eat, let’s wash our hands.

400

“Boom, clap, the sound of my heartbeat” (Charli XCX) →the device is

Onomatopoeia

400

“The classroom was a zoo.” →The device is

Metaphor

400

“The icy wind stung my cheeks.” → The sense described and device described

Touch/Feeling and what is imagery

400

Which words are the adjectives in this sentence?

The tall student carried a heavy backpack.

tall/heavy

400

Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?

A) The dog’s bone is missing.
B) The dogs’ bone is missing.

A) The dog’s bone is missing.

500

“I need you to stay, need you to stay, hey” The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber – “Stay”: The device is

Repetition

500

Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor, and give your own example of each.

Simile compares using 'like' or 'as'. Metaphor is a direct comparison that does NOT use 'like' or 'as'. 

500

Authors use imagery to

To help readers visualize and connect emotionally.

500

Combine into one correct sentence: I love to read. I don’t like math.

I love to read, but I don’t like math.

500

Add the missing apostrophe:

My brothers jacket was left in the car.

My brother’s jacket was left in the car.

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