ELA Review - 8th

Literary Devices

100

Explain what a metaphor is.

A comparison between two unlike things. 

200

The radio in I Must Betray You is an example of...

Symbolism

300

What is an allusion? Give an example of an allusion in the literature we have read. 

It is a reference to something famous, literary, or historical. An example would be "Nothing Gold Can Stay" in The Outsiders. (There can be multiple examples.)

400

Write a made up line of poetry that uses assonance on the board. 

"Taking my time on my ride."

500

What is it called when there is a logical contradiction? Oxymorons are a simplistic version of this device.

Paradox

Vocabulary

100

What does it mean to "emulate" someone?

To copy their behavior.

200

What does "insatiable" mean?

Can never be satisfied.

300

A "scrupulous" person is...

Highly detailed and a perfectionist.

400

"Superfluous" means...

Unnecessary or excessive. Unneeded detail.

500

What does "inherent" mean?

A natural characteristic or trait.

A natural, innate ability.

I Must Betray You

100

Which character is beaten to death?

Bunu

200

Which part of Romania started protesting, and why did they start protesting?

Timisoara; they did it because a priest was evicted from his church.

300

Name three countries besides Romania that were under Communist rule:

Bulgaria

Hungary

East Germany

400

What are the first names of Cristian's parents?

What are the first names of the Caesescu's?

Miora and Gabriel

Nicolae and Elena

500

1. Who/what is Socrates?

2. What EXACT quote from him is written in Bunu's letter to Cristian?

3. What literary device is this?

1. A philosopher 

2. "An unexamined life is not worth living."

3. Allusion

Writing Skills

100

- Explain the error in the following sentence:

- If we get more snow can we play outside?

There is a comma after snow.

200

Which of the following is the correct spelling:

1. infinitly

2. infenetly 

3. infinitely 

4. infinitley 

3. infinitely

300

What is the difference between "affect" and "effect"?

Affect is an action (verb).

Effect is the result of something (a noun).

400

What is the difference between "everyday" and "every day"?

"Everyday" is like common, everyday items.

"Every day" refers to daily. 

500

Combining two complete sentences together with a conjunction is known as...

A compound sentence

RANDOM

100

What is it called when you have repeated consonant (beginning) sounds in a line of poetry?

Alliteration

200

What is the largest U.S. state?

Alaska

300

What is the capital of Ohio?

Columbus

400

What is the only national park in New England?

Acadia 

500

When is Mr. Edgar's birthday? Year and date.

December 9th, 1992