The CERER Paragraph
Literary Devices
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100

Correct use of this punctuation mark earns writers 10 total points when used correctly in a CERER paragraph

What are quotation marks?

100

This device often keeps the reader on the edge of their seat

What is suspense?

100

The use of a situation or element to represent a larger message

What is symbolism?

100

The attitude that a character, narrator, or author takes

What is tone?

100

This app, which Ms. Johnson is addicted to, allows users to watch videos for 5 seconds-10 minutes

What is Tik Tok?

200

These three words define the abbreviation for CERER

What are "claim", "evidence", and "reason"?

200

This device compares two things using "like" or "as"

What is a simile?

200

The specific choice of words a writer makes

What is diction?

200

The general feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates

What is mood?

200

This world famous brand of fizzy beverages has its headquarters stationed in Atlanta, Georgia

What is Coca-Cola?

300

This component of the CERER comprises 30 possible points

What is reasoning?

300

This occurs when the writer describes something by using opposite language

What is irony?

300
When the author hints at events that are to come in the story

What is foreshadowing?

300

A piece of literature consisting of 50,000 words or more

What is a novel?

300

This groundbreaking eponymous sitcom is known for being "a show about nothing"

What is Seinfeld?

400

Your conclusion should have these two things

What is a summary of main points and a real-world connection statement?

400

Figurative language's use to describe something

What is imagery?

400

An exaggerated statement that emphasizes the significance of the statement's actual meaning

What is hyperbole?

400

A piece of literature consisting of 10,000 to 40,000 words

What is a novella?

400

This 2009 flick surpassed "Titanic" as the highest grossing movie of all time

What is Avatar?

500

These seven simple components of the CERER paragraph will garner the writer 35 points

What are extras?

500

This device consists of a word that sounds like a noise it describes

What is onomatopoeia?

500

Two contradictory words that describe one thing

What is an oxymoron?

500

The process of giving or receiving systemic instruction, especially at a school or university

What is education?

500

This Avenger has made more appearances in any Marvel movie than any other

Who is Iron Man/Tony Stark?