Easy - Identify the device:
"Her smile was as bright as the sun”
Simile
A writer using “gloomy,” “dark,” and “silent” is shaping what tonal quality?
sad or ominous tone
When writers place opposing ideas near each other for effect, they are using this device.
Contrast, juxtaposition
What was your first assessment this year?
Reading + comprehension
Spell the plural of “story.”
Stories
“The classroom was a zoo”
Metaphor
When a scene uses sunshine, laughter, and warm colours, it creates this mood.
Happy, cheerful
“Stop right there!” he shouted — this is an example of what language feature?
Dialogue
In Finding Nemo, “Just keep swimming” is repeated to encourage optimism. This is an example of this device.
Repetition
In Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, the bright comic-book visuals are an example of this descriptive technique. (Be specific)
Visual imagery
“The wind whispered through the trees”
Personification
This device uses an object to represent a bigger idea. What is it?
Symbolism
"Everyone is doing it, so you should too” uses this persuasive technique.
Bandwagon appeal
When Pikachu says “Pika! Pika!” this type of sound-based device is being used.
Onomatapoeia
When someone captions a TikTok with “I’m literally dying” even though they are just laughing, they are using this device.
Hyperbole
“Creeping creatures crawled carefully”
Alliteration
Words like “demanded,” “pleaded,” and “sobbed” fall under which category?
Emotive verbs
“I’m reading a book on anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down.” This is an example of what? (BONUS: x2)
Pun
In Shrek, the way Donkey talks casually (like “You’re going the right way for a smacked bottom!”) is an example of this language style.
Colloquial language
When a TikTok says “POV: You forgot your homework,” it uses this writing technique that puts the viewer in the moment.
Point of view
“The sweet smell of cinnamon drifted through the warm kitchen” (BONUS: 100 if you can identify TWO)
Sibilance, imagery, olfatory imagery
A dark cloud appearing at the start of a chapter might be an example of this device.
Foreshadowing
When a writer refers to a fairy tale, myth, or historical figure, they are using this technique.
Allusion
This fruit is actually a berry, even though we don’t normally think of it as one.
Banana
This fast-food chain once made bubblegum-flavoured broccoli.
Maccas