Guess the Literary Device
This literary device hints at the events to come in a narrative. It builds anticipation and suspense, preparing the reader for future
What is foreshadowing?
There is a fair amount of freedom when it comes to writing a poem like this
What is free verse?
Maria is ______. She got a 100% on the math test.
What is smart?
“The cat sat in the chair like a king overlooking his kingdom.”
What is a Similie?
Who is the author of the famous poem Romeo and Juliet?
What is William Shakespeare?
the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of adjacent words
What is alliteration?
They are fourteen lines long, and typically centre around the topic of love.
What is a Sonnet?
Right now I ______ in science class. We ______ learning about evolution.
What is am…are?
“Time is money.”
What is a metaphor?
What art form is described as "decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering"?
What is calligraphy?
Words mimic the natural sounds of things. It is often used in literature and poetry to create vivid imagery
What is onomatopoeia?
Traditional cornerstone of Japanese poetry with no set rhyme scheme, but a specific shape: three lines composed of five syllables
What is a Haiku?
I live five miles ______ the school.
What is from?
“I would die for you.”
What is a hyperbole?
Which language has the more native speakers: English or Spanish?
What is Spanish?
A way to call something to mind without stating it directly. It requires the reader to have shared background knowledge
What is allusion ?
Humorous poems that have a more distinct rhythm. Their subject matter is sometimes crude, but always designed to offer laughs.
What is a Limerick?
Despite his effort to combat his fear of heights, the alarming speed at which the roller coaster dipped and turned ______ John.
What is terrified?
“The fireplace heater hissed and cracked.”
What is onomatopoeia?
What word is spelled incorrectly in every single dictionary?
What is Incorrectly?
A repeated pattern through imagery, sound, or symbolism that reoccurs within a story.
What is motif?
A form of lyrical poetry that is characterized by its praise, admiration, or celebration of a person, place, thing, or idea.
What is an Ode?
Josh lets his ______ get the best of him; he ______ completed his project, resulting in a sloppy presentation.
What is impatience…hastily?
“Bread can be used to refer to food in general or money”
What is Synecdoche?
What starts with “e” and ends with “e” but only has one letter in it?
What is an Envelope?