Literary Devices
We can use the acronym STEAL to determine this literary device.
What is characterization?
“Their lips close to her ears they spoke to her, soothing, low-pitched words which only sought to comfort and reassure her.”
Acceptable answers: comforting, calming
This is Torvald Helmer’s opinion of those who commit fraud and lie.
What is they poison the morals of their family.
Unacceptable answer: they are bad people
This is the first thing students should do before reading a passage.
What is read the questions?
This is the proper citation style for a novel.
What is (Author #)?
What information does setting tell us?
Bonus: Why is this important?
Time and place
Bonus answer (add extra 200pts): It provides historical context for the text.
“Hurricane making landfall tomorrow. If you choose to stay in your home and have not evacuated by this time, we are not responsible.”
Acceptable answers: move out, run away, leave, remove
This is the antagonist of the main character, Nora Helmer.
Who is Nils Krogstad?
This is why it is important to read the italicized portion at the beginning of an excerpt.
What is they contain background information about the text (that may help you better answer the questions)?
List three (3) transitional words or phrases that express the continuation of an idea.
Acceptable answers: Furthermore, also, additionally, and, again, then, next, lastly, finally, etc.
The definition of imagery.
What is description that appeals to the five senses.
“He was like an embattled swimmer caught in the eye of two currents moving powerfully in opposite directions.”
Bonus: What literary device is used in this passage?
Acceptable answers: struggling, prepared for battle, ready to fight
Bonus answer (add 300pts): simile
When Nora tells Christine “You ought not be so superior” (Ibsen I.10) this directly characterizes Nora as…
Acceptable answers: defensive, arrogant, cocky
Before writing your essays, it is recommended that you do this.
What is create an outline?
Write a complete claim for the following prompt:
Should AI technology be used in schools?
Acceptable answer: AI should/should not be used in schools because _____ and ________.
An object, image, sound, or phrase that is repeated throughout a story to point toward the story's larger theme.
What is a motif?
“Though attacked by Wright and virtually ignored by his literary heirs, Hurston’s ideas about language and craft undergird many of the most successful contributions to Afro-American literature that followed.”
Acceptable answers: support, provide foundation/basis for, secure from below, carry, brace, sustain
Explain Nora Helmer’s character shifts as she directly and indirectly discusses her crime with the following characters: Christine, Krogstad, and Torvald
Christine: cocky/arrogant/self-important
Krogstad: disbelief/defensive/justifies
Torvald: paranoid/guilty/regretful
What two pieces of information does the reader need to answer the following prompt:
The idea presented in lines 45-48 is best represented by which phrase?
1. What is the idea in lines 45-48
2. Which piece of evidence best shows that idea
Write a counterclaim for the following claim:
AI has a negative impact on children because it poses privacy concerns through unsecure WiFi.
Acceptable answer: However, some say it is beneficial because _______ and ________
This is the definition of juxtaposition.
What is to place two different things side by side to show their differences?
“By encouraging children to nag, one aspect of “doing our job” is to encourage consumerism by fomenting family stress.”
Acceptable answers: creating, encouraging, instigate, stir up
This character is a foil to the main character, Nora Helmer.
Bonus: What does this mean?
Who is Christine Linde?
Bonus answer (add 500pts): Christine has opposite traits to Nora and mainly serves to emphasize Nora's character traits/she is NOT out to destroy her.
What is the definition of a central idea?
What is the author's message based on the events of the story?
Zoom In focuses on what feature(s) of the evidence.
What is author's craft (including word choice, literary device, sentence structure, "what it is and what it does")?