Literary Terms
Rhetorical Devices
Rhetorical Appeals
Context Clues
Writing Skills
100

Which literary term is being utilized in this sentence?

"I have a bad feeling about this..." I said shakily.

Foreshadowing

100

What rhetorical device is being utilized in this sentence?

I'm so grumpy in the mornings I'm like a grizzly bear.

Simile

100

What rhetorical appeal is being utilized in this example?

"Private demand for the product has tapered off for the past three years, and this year's sales figures are at an all-time low. It's time to research other options."

Logos

100

Using context clues, identify the meaning of the bolded word in the passage.

Mistakes are one thing, but teachers will write up flagrant insubordination from students.

on purpose, extreme, or obvious

100

When writing, what do you need to include to support your claims?

Textual Evidence

200

Which literary term is being utilized in this sentence?

I ran through the beautiful park, bounding through the lush and green trees, with the bright sun shining on my face.

Imagery

200

What rhetorical device is being utilized in this sentence?

"Love's a game..."

Metaphor

200

What rhetorical appeal is being utilized in this example?

A commercial shows an image of a happy couple riding in a Corvette.

Pathos

200

Using context clues, identify the meaning of the bolded word in the passage.

In an effort to gain more autonomy, Jessica moved out of her parents’ house.

self-directing freedom and independence

200

When starting a new paragraph, you must ________.

Indent

300

Which literary term is being utilized in this sentence?

A woman gets in a taxi cab and notices the driver is a little off-putting and creepy. She reads on her phone that there is a taxi killer on the loose. She is so afraid the driver is the taxi killer, she beats him to death with her umbrella, therefore making her the taxi killer after all.

Irony

300

What rhetorical device is being utilized in this passage?

"Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York.

Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania.

Let freedom ring from the snow-capped Rockies of Colorado.

Let freedom ring from the curvaceous slopes of California."

Anaphora

300

What rhetorical appeal is being utilized in this example?

A 32-oz. bottle of Tide holds enough to wash 32 loads of laundry.

Logos

300

Using context clues, identify the meaning of the bolded word in the passage.

Eli’s absences from school became chronic, resulting in 30 missed days by the end of the year.

persisting for a long time or constantly recurring

300

Before citing a quote, you must include a ____________.

Transition or Transitional Phrase

400

Which literary term is being utilized in this sentence?

After pushing his little brother Doodle to the point of death, the narrator in The Scarlet Ibis learns that he should have appreciated Doodle for who he is and never have tried to change him.

Theme
400

What rhetorical device is being utilized in this passage?

"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty."

Hyperbole

400

What rhetorical appeal is being utilized in this example?

Cardiologists recommend Ecotrin more than any other brand of aspirin.

Ethos

400

Using context clues, identify the meaning of the bolded word in the passage.

Teachers should integrate fun with work to keep students’ attention.

combine, merge, or unite

400

Narrative writing is any type of writing that _________________________.

Tells a story

500

What literary term is being utilized in this sentence?

Ramona's colorful hair represents her eccentric personality and individuality.

Symbolism

500

What rhetorical device is being utilized in this passage?

"My favorite poet was Aeschylus. He wrote: 'In our sleep, pain which cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart until, in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom through the awful grace of God.'"

Allusion

500

What rhetorical appeal is being utilized in this example?

"My three decades of experience in public service, my tireless commitment to the people of this community, and my willingness to reach across the aisle and cooperate with the opposition make me the ideal candidate for your mayor."

Ethos

500

Using context clues, identify the meaning of the bolded word in the passage.

Almost imperceptibly, David stole the money from the table.

in a way that is so slight, gradual, or subtle as not to be perceived; unnoticed

500

Name the three steps required for answering a writing prompt.

1. Answer

2. Explain

3. Cite Evidence