Literary Devices
What type of irony is it when the audience knows something the characters do not?
Dramatic Irony
What type of imagery is it when you use the sense of smell?
Olfactory
Who was Junior's best friend on the Rez
Rowdy
What does penultimate mean?
next to last
Define persistent
continuing despite difficulty or opposition
Comparing to unlike things using like or as
Simile
An object that represents a deeper meaning
Symbol
Her trailer caught fire
What does the word "privilege" mean?
A special advantage given to a particular person or group
What does "endeavor" mean?
A serious attempt to achieve a goal
metaphor
When the opposite of what is expected occurs
situational irony
How many times did Gordy say you had to read a book?
3 times
To express oneself clearly and effectively
articulate
The word "translucent" means:
Semi-transparent, allowing light through
Appealing to the sense of taste
"The lights were so bright it blinded me"
Visual
Who told Junior he had to leave the Rez or else he would die?
Mr. P
The feeling that a person is worthless or deserving scorn
contempt
The term "defy" means to:
Resist or confront with resistance
When the author uses sarcasm
Verbal Irony
"Mr. Hodge shrieked so loud, the entire class fell silent, waiting for what was going to happen next"
What type of imagery is this?
Auditory
What caused Junior to end up getting stiches on his forehead from Eugene?
Someone threw a quarter at his head
The word "naive" describes someone who
Shows a lack of experience or judgment
Which word means "to ask questions aggressively or formally"
Interrogate