Literary Devices
What literary device is this an example of?
"John and Bob got into an argument."
Conflict
What is the main character's name in "Growing Up?"
Maria
What is a noun?
a person, place, thing, or idea
What is Mrs. Wallander's favorite color?
Purple
What do you do in a text-analysis response essay? (ICE ALEETS)
- identify a central idea
- identify a literary device
- explain how the author uses the literary device to develop the central idea
What literary device is this an example of?
"Nathalya is kind, caring, and sweet."
Characterization
What is the central idea of "Emmanuel's Dream?"
-don't judge a book by it's cover
- people with disabilities are not less than people without disabilities
- don't just someone just because they have a disability.
What is a verb?
An action word or state of being
When is Mrs. Wallander's birthday?
October
What do you do in an argument essay?
1. Establish a claim (your position you will defend in the essay)
2. Defend your position with evidence
3. Acknowledge the other side and say why they are wrong.
What literary device is this an example of?
"English 9-10 class is in room 314 during period 6 at Sewanhaka High School"
Setting
Why did Montresor want to kill Fortunato in "The Cask of Amontillado?"
He thought Fortunato spoke badly about his family's name.
What is an adjective?
A word that describes a noun
What is Mrs. Wallander's dog's name?
Alfie
What is a claim?
Your position on the topic of your essay.
What literary device is this an example of?
"Madeley is as cute as a button."
Simile
What literary device do we primarily see in "The Cask of Amontillado?"
Dramatic Irony
What is the difference between "your" and "you're"
your= possession / ownership
you're = contraction of you + are
Where did Mrs. Wallander go on vacation this April?
Puerto Rico
What is a central idea?
A life lesson, a moral
What literary device is this an example of?
"Shekya saw Rose was having trouble, so she went over to Rose and helped her with the assignment."
Characterization
What is the central idea of "Growing Up?"
- it is important to value our family
- don't grow up too quickly
- it is important to treat our family with respect
What is the difference between "there," "their," and "they're"?
There= direction
Their = ownership
They're = contraction of they + are
What was Mrs. Wallander's name before she got married?
Ms. Boyle
What is a counterclaim?
The opposite side of your claim (position on the essay topic)