Topic 1
“Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety.”
— Enobarbus
This is an example of...
What's an allusion?
Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood
Clean from my hand?
This is an example of a...
What's a hyperbole?
This literary device is used to emphaize an idea. It doesn't deserve an answer.
What's a rhetorical question?
It is a way of organizing information in the order that events happen over time.
What is chronological text structure?
In a memoir, this literary helps readers visualize the real places where the writer’s memories took place.
What is the purpose of a setting?
It's used to contrast appearance and reality.
What's irony?
It uses similar wordchoice for emphasis.
What's repetition?
This literary device states the opposite of what wants to be said.
What's verbal irony?
I remember the old farmhouse where I grew up—a small, creaky place nestled between rolling hills and endless fields of golden wheat. The scent of fresh earth and blooming wildflowers filled the air every spring, and the soft glow of the sunset through the cracked kitchen window made the whole house feel warm and alive.
In a memoir this description is helping stablish the ___________.
What is a setting?
During the 1800s, many individuals became deeply dissatisfied with the prevailing conditions and organized efforts to advocate for reform. Their actions were significant, ultimately contributing to improvements in the lives of numerous people. This is an example of _______ word choice?
What is formal word choice?
This literary device employs identical grammatical structures to convey related ideas.
What's parallelism?
It's the art of using words and language structures effectively.
What's a rhetoric?
This form of persuasion tries to connect with the experiences of the reader.
What's an emotional appeal?
A lifeguard drowns while off duty at the beach. What type of irony is this?
What's situational irony?
If you burn your dinner, you say, “Well, that’s just perfect.” What type of irony is this?
What is verbal irony?
It's a contrast of what a reader expects from what actually exists.
What's situational Irony?
A comparison between two unlike things that continues over several lines or throughout a text to highlight an important idea.
What's an extended metaphor?
In arguments, they are strategies used in writing to persuade an audience and make an argument stronger.
What are rhetorical devices?
How can the type of tone in a satire be described as?
What is humorous, abrasive or happy?
“We will fight on the beaches, we will fight on the landing grounds, we will fight in the fields and in the streets...” This is a clear example of...
What is repetition?
It is a literary device used to mock or criticize ideas, customs, behaviors, and institutions with the goal of encouraging improvement.
What's satire?
This is a long narrative poem in which a heroic protagonist engages in an action of great mythic or historical significance.
What's an epic poem?
It is a type of understatement, often used to create irony or humor.
What's meiosis?
Because it rained all night, the park was flooded the next morning. Many people couldn’t enjoy their usual walk, and some paths were closed for safety. The heavy rain caused the water to rise quickly, showing how weather can impact outdoor activities. This is an example of a_________ text structure.
What is cause and effect structure?
This character is identifiable because of their abilities and qualities which are beyond those of an ordinary human.
What is an epic hero?