Literary Devices
Reading Skills
Persuasive Techniques
Genres
Word Choice
100
This is an example of which literary device: "O wicked angel!"
What is oxymoron
100
Katie felt a nip in the air as she walked out the door toward the school bus. She quickly turned around and went back inside. What can you infer happened?
What is she went to get a jacket
100
The favoring of an idea or product can be referred to as...
What is bias
100
Teaches a moral lesson (ex: "the Prodigal Son")
What is parable
100
The literal meaning of a word
What is its denotation
200
Example: the blanket Steve put over his head represented his fear
What is symbolism
200
Which would be the best print source for finding out which famous historical event happened on your birthday?
What is almanac
200
Associating a person/object with another with NO DIRECT STATEMENT is called
What is transfer
200
Has some basis in FACT, but also incorporates several fictional details
What is a legend
200
Another term for word choice
What is diction
300
Example: The leaves were red and orange parachutes falling to the ground
What is metaphor
300
Is the statement a fact or opinion? Calculus is a challenging branch of mathematics
What is opinion
300
Emphasizing certain qualities and omitting others is called
What is card stacking
300
Has supernatural characters and elements of magic and enchantment
What is fairy tale
300
The suggested feeling associated with a word
What is its connotation
400
Example: My sister is the Good Samaritan of the family; she always helps those in need.
What is allusion
400
Getting information to use in your research paper from a Holocaust survivor is which type of source?
What is primary source
400
Words like "new and improved" "100% natural" and " certified organic" use which technique?
What is glittering generalities
400
Any type of writing that is not in verse/poetry form
What is prose
400
Sanitation worker is a/an _________________ for garbage collector
What is a euphemism
500
Good vs. Evil would be an example of this literary device
What is theme
500
Which print source would provide general information about Fort Sumter?
What is encyclopedia
500
Using negative statements about a person or product is called
What is name calling
500
A non-scientific explanation of an occurrence in the natural world
What is myth
500
The repetition of repeating VOWEL sounds: (ex: I know it will be a great day!)
What is assonance