Literary Devices
"The sun smiled down on us."
Name the literary device used and define it.
Personification= giving human qualities to something non human
Tell me the TWO things needed in your letter, and give me the sentence starters.
Opening= Dear ___,
closing= Sincerely,
Your Name
"The Clock"
The ticking never waits for me,
It marches on with steady beat.
My hurried steps, a frantic plea—
Yet time and I shall never meet.
I chase the minutes as they flee,
Regret behind, ahead, defeat.
The hours vanish silently,
A race I’m doomed to not complete.
What is the overall tone of the poem?
A. Joyful and lighthearted
B. Tense and desperate
C. Calm and reflective
D. Proud and determined
B. Tense and desperate
Name 3 ways to fix a run-on.
1. S1 ,FANBOYS s2.
2. S1; S2.
3. S1 (on a white bus) s2.
4. S1. S2.
The movie which was three-hours long turned out to be really good.
Where does the comma(s) belong? Why?
The movie, which was three-hours long, turned out to be really good.
Explanation: extra information in the middle of a sentence.
"My dog is pretty ugly."
Name the literary device used and define it.
Oxymoron= opposite terms placed next to each other
Name 5 transitions we use in the essay.
First of all,/To begin with,
Moreover,/ However,
For example, /For instance,
All in all,/Hence
"The Clock"
The ticking never waits for me,
It marches on with steady beat.
My hurried steps, a frantic plea—
Yet time and I shall never meet.
I chase the minutes as they flee,
Regret behind, ahead, defeat.
The hours vanish silently,
A race I’m doomed to not complete.
Which line contains a metaphor?
A. "It marches on with steady beat."
B. "My hurried steps, a frantic plea—"
C. "The ticking never waits for me,"
D. "A race I’m doomed to not complete."
D. "A race I’m doomed to not complete."
She likes to run in the field.
She likes to twirl in the field.
She likes to dance in the field.
The field is beautiful.
Combine all sentences into 1 compound or complex sentence.
She likes to run, twirl, and dance in the beautiful field.
In the beautiful field, she likes to run twirl, and dance.
last june, my cousin Emily and i went to new york city for vacation. We visited the statue of liberty and walked through Central Park. Emily said it was her first time traveling without her parents. On monday, we met a tour guide named daniel who showed us around. I think it was one of the best trips we've ever taken.
"last june" → "Last June" (first word of sentence and months)
"i" → "I" (the pronoun "I")
new york city" → "New York City" (names of cities)
"statue of liberty" → "Statue of Liberty" ( names of landmarks)
"monday" → "Monday" (days of the week)
"daniel" → "Daniel" (capitalize names)
"You are brave as a lion."
Name the literary device used and define it.
Simile= comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"
Tell me the TWO things needed in your introduction, and give me the sentence starters.
1. Hook= fact or counter
2. Thesis <3= prompt + 2 reasons
"The Clock"
The ticking never waits for me,
It marches on with steady beat.
My hurried steps, a frantic plea—
Yet time and I shall never meet.
I chase the minutes as they flee,
Regret behind, ahead, defeat.
The hours vanish silently,
A race I’m doomed to not complete.
Which of the following best expresses the theme of the poem?
A. Time brings healing to all wounds.
B. Life is a joyful celebration of each moment.
C. Time cannot be controlled or stopped.
D. We must work hard to achieve our goals.
C. Time cannot be controlled or stopped.
The power went out.
It was the middle of the night.
There was a storm.
It was a thunder storm.
Combine all sentences into 1 compound or complex sentence.
There was a thunderstorm in the middle of the night, so the power went out.
In the middle of the night, the power went out because of a thunderstorm.
1. The dog’s leash is hanging on the hook beside the door.
2. I don’t like ice cream.
Name the apostrophe rule each is following.
1. Possessive
2. Contraction
"Tommy tickled Timmy's tummy."
Name the literary device used and define it.
Alliteration= repetition of an initial consonant sound
Tell me the TWO things needed in your conclusion, and give me the sentence starters.
1. restate thesis= All in all, it is evident that
2. call to action= Hence, society should
"The Clock"
The ticking never waits for me,
It marches on with steady beat.
My hurried steps, a frantic plea—
Yet time and I shall never meet.
I chase the minutes as they flee,
Regret behind, ahead, defeat.
The hours vanish silently,
A race I’m doomed to not complete.
What effect does the poet create by using words like “frantic,” “flee,” and “defeat”?
A. They create a sense of peace and stillness.
B. They suggest the speaker is proud of their efforts.
C. They emphasize the speaker’s struggle and frustration.
D. They show the speaker has given up completely.
C. They emphasize the speaker’s struggle and frustration.
(1) Social media has become a huge part of our daily lives. (2) People use it to connect with friends, share news, and express opinions. (3) However, social media can also be harmful when it spreads false information. (4) For example, during major events, some users post rumors or misleading images that confuse others. (5) This is bad.
Which of the following sentences improves the clarity and tone of sentence 5?
A. That’s really not good because people get confused.
B. This kind of behavior is annoying and should be avoided.
C. This can lead to misinformation spreading quickly and causing unnecessary panic.
D. This is a problem that everyone needs to think about and maybe try to stop.
C. This can lead to misinformation spreading quickly and causing unnecessary panic.
1. I like to study and my sister likes to watch TV.
2. I went to the store to buy milk eggs and bread.
Where do the commas belong? why?
1. I like to study, and my sister likes to watch TV.
comma rule: separate 2 complete sentences
2. I went to the store to buy milk, eggs, and bread.
comma rule: separate items on a list
"A police station being robbed."
Name the literary device used and define it.
Situational irony= when the outcome is the opposite or completely different from what was expected.
Tell me the THREE things needed in your body paragraphs, and give me the sentence starters.
Answer= First of all,
Cite= For example, the author states, "__."
Explain= Thus, this shows that
"The Clock"
The ticking never waits for me,
It marches on with steady beat.
My hurried steps, a frantic plea—
Yet time and I shall never meet.
I chase the minutes as they flee,
Regret behind, ahead, defeat.
The hours vanish silently,
A race I’m doomed to not complete.
How does the speaker’s point of view shape the reader’s understanding of the poem’s message?
A. The third-person point of view makes the speaker feel distant and objective.
B. The first-person point of view allows the reader to experience the speaker’s personal struggle with time.
C. The second-person point of view directly involves the reader in the race against time.
D. The shifting point of view creates confusion and reflects the theme of chaos.
B. The first-person point of view allows the reader to experience the speaker’s personal struggle with time.
(1) Exercise is important for maintaining physical health. (2) It helps reduce the risk of heart disease and improves overall fitness. (3) __________, regular exercise also benefits mental health by reducing stress and boosting mood.
Which transition word or phrase best completes sentence 3 to show that it adds to the previous idea?
A. However
B. Moreover
C. On the other hand
D. In conclusion
B. Moreover
1. Shes a great party organizer.
2. My brothers wife is one of my best friends.
3. Each of the students responses were unique.
Where do the apostrophes belong?
1. She's a great party organizer.
2. My brother's wife is one of my best friends.
3. Each of the students' responses were unique.