Rhetorical Devices
Something that compares one object to another.
Example: He smokes like a chimney.
Simile
The first word of a sentence must be _________.
Capitalized
How many i's are in the name Mississippi?
four
.
Period
The author's use of an object to represent something else.
Symbolism
Words that imitate the sound they describe - plunk, whiz, pop
Onomatopoeia
Every complete sentence must end with _________.
Punctuation
How many people are in a duet?
Two
I have to buy milk, eggs, cookies, and asparagus.
Comma
The vantage point from which a writer tells a story.
Point of View
This compares two things by stating one is the other. Example: The eyes are the windows of the soul.
Metaphor
This is the main topic of a sentence.
Subject
How many legs does a spider have?
eight
" "
Quotes
The description and development of a character in a story.
Characterization
This is an exaggeration.
Example: I have done this a thousand times.
Hyperbole
The three punctuations that a sentence can end with are _____, _____, _____
Period, Question Mark, Exclamation Point
How many months have 28 days in them?
All of them
;
Semi-colon
An indication by the author of something; a hint at a future event.
Foreshadow
Compares two different things that have some similar characteristics.
Example: He is as flaky as a snow storm.
Analogy
This part of the sentence describes something about the subject.
Predicate
How many children does Mr. Baumann have?
Three
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Parentheses
A surprise ending; the opposite of what you might expect.
Irony