Literary Devices
What is the comparison of two things using "like" or "as"
A simile
What part of speech is "quickly" in the sentence "She runs quickly"?
An adverb
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare
What is the main idea of a text?
The central point or theme
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
To state the main argument or idea
What literary device gives human qualities to non-human things?
A personification
Name the three types of verb tenses
Past, present, and future tense
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet
William Shakespeare
In a story, what is the sequence of events called?
What is the first paragraph of an essay called?
The introduction
What is the term for a word that imitates a sound?
Onomatopoeia
Identify the error in the sentence: "Their going to the store."
Instead of using "Their" use "They're"
John Steinbeck
What is the term for the time and place of a story?
The setting
What is it called when you give credit to the sources you used in your writing?
A citation
What is the contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens?
Irony
What is the term for a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun?
A gerund
Who wrote To Kill a Mockingbird
Harper Lee
What is the turning point of a story called?
The climax
What is the term for revising a piece of writing for grammar, spelling, and punctuation?
What is a recurring theme, subject, or idea in a work of literature?
A motif
What punctuation is used to indicate possession?
An apostrophe
Who wrote The Catcher in the Rye?
J.D. Salinger
What is the struggle between opposing forces in a story called?
The conflict
What is the last paragraph of an essay called, where you restate the main ideas?
The conclusion