Name that Device
The classroom was as quiet as a library.
What is a simile?
This character falls in love at first sight and decides to get married less than 24 hours later.
Who is Romeo / Juliet?
I am the skin of the essay. Readers see me first, and I create the first impression of the entire piece.
What is the introduction?
When the teacher says, "Who wants to read aloud?" and you suddenly become invisible, you might be timid.
What does "timid" mean?
What is shy?
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Scuba
What is personification?
This character literally breaks free from chains, declares himself emperor and challenges the entire government on live TV.
Who is Harrison Bergeron?
I am the skeleton of an argument. Without me, the writer has opinions but nothing to support them.
What is evidence?
The teacher's directions were so ambiguous that everyone interpreted them differently and chaos followed.
What does ambiguous mean?
What is unclear?
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Inference
The audience knows the character is walking into danger but the character does not.
This character becomes the center of a national conversation after surviving a traumatic attack on a bus.
Who is Sasha?
In literary analysis, these command words direct students to examine evidence, develop reasoning, and communicate deeper understanding of a text.
What are analytical verbs?
This student enters the classroom singing, dancing, and announcing their arrival like a celebrity. They are boisterous.
What does boisterous mean?
What is loud and energetic?
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A dove representing peace.
What is symbolism?
This character survives a civil war, becomes a child soldier and later shares their story with the whole world.
Who is Ishmael Beah?
I am the muscles of the essay. I do the heavy lifting by explaining how the evidence proves the claim.
What is analysis?
Jake claimed he studied for hours, by his search history showed only video game tutorials. His excuse was dubious.
What does "dubious" mean?
What is doubtful or suspicious?
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Romeo and Juliet
The author describes the smell of rain, the sound of thunder, and the feel of cold wind.
What is imagery?
This character's inability to separate personal pride from family loyalty ultimately contributes to the tragic downfall of Romeo and Juliet.
Who is Tybalt?
I am the lungs of the essay. I help the writer address opposing viewpoints and strengthen the overall argument by responding to them.
What is the counterclaim and the rebuttal?
Tybalt's belligerent attitude makes him eager to start fights throughout the play
What does "belligerent" mean?
What is hostile or aggressive?
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