Literary Devices and Figurative Language
The repetition of initial consonant sounds
What is alliteration?
The type of punctuation that is used to show possession (ownership) and omission.
What is an apostrophe?
This word means to match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation
What is the word emulate?
This goes at the end of an introductory paragraph and is the "road-map" of the essay, telling the reader what the entire essay will be about. It has a topic, argument, and main points.
What is a thesis statement?
Sings these lyrics: "Kanye's best prodigy / He ain't signed me but he proud of me"
Who is Chance the Rapper?
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate.
What is metaphor?
Punctuation mark that combines two closely related independent clauses
What is a semicolon?
This word means showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
What is the word meticulous?
Type of graphic organizer used to compare and contrast
What is a Venn diagram?
The part of the plot in which the setting and characters are introduced
What is the exposition?
In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the audience/reader knows that Juliet has faked her death, but Romeo does not and he thinks she is really dead.
What is dramatic irony?
The type of comma usage in the following statement: I am here, but I am tired.
What is FANBOYS?
This word means to make (an action or process) easy or easier
What is the word facilitate?
These sentences go at the beginning of body paragraphs and have one of the main points from the thesis statement
What are topic sentences?
These are the best types of websites to use when doing research because they are the most reliable and valid
What are websites with .edu and .gov web addresses?
An advertisement for Coca-Cola states: "The drink everybody knows!"
What is bandwagon logical fallacy?
Type of punctuation that encloses a person's exact words
What are quotation marks?
This word means open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning
This is used to elaborate on, explain, and/or clarify the supporting details or evidence in a body paragraph
What is commentary?
Sings these lyrics: "Screaming, crying, perfect storms."
Who is Taylor Swift?
A message or lesson or abstract idea about human life.
What is theme?
The type of comma usage in the following sentence: If you study, you should do well on the exam.
What is AAAWWUUBBIS?
The word "precarious" used in a sentence
(answers may vary) What is: The gymnast balanced precariously on the four-inch beam with one foot in the air.
This is what you should consider when evaluating an argumentative essay/writing
Does the author have sound evidence to support his or her claims?
This is when an author reveals character traits through the character's actions and speech
What is indirect characterization?