Literary Devices
What is an allegory?
RACES
What is restate, answer, cite, explain and summary?
One of two or more words pronounced alike but different in meaning or derivation or spelling.
What is a homophone?
Mark out the two obviously wrong answers.
What is the first step in the Bulls Eye Method?
Comparing something using "like or as".
What is a simile?
A way of expressing oneself that does not use a word's strict or realistic meaning.
What is Figurative Language?
First line of the 5th paragraph.
What is a reworked thesis?
One of two or more words or expressions of the same language that have the same or nearly the same meaning in some or all senses
What is a synonym?
After there are two answers to consider, the next step would be....
What is re-read each question and highlight important words?
Comparing two things without using "like or as".
the placement of contrasting ideas next to each other, often to produce an ironic or thought-provoking effect.
What is Juxtaposition?
Step one when reviewing a prompt.
What is analyzing the prompt?
A genre of essay that requires the student to investigate an idea, evaluate evidence, expound on the idea, and set forth an argument concerning that idea in a clear and concise manner.
After eliminating the two obviously wrong answers, what should a student do?
What is Re-read the question?
Giving something not human the qualities of a human.
What is personification?
When a writer describes something by using opposite language. This comes in three different types.
What is Irony?
The parts to the 1st paragraph.
Undlerined in handwriting and italicized in typed writing.
What are book titles?
In reading comprehension, the answers can be found where?
What is in the text?
A repetition of letters or sounds withing writing.
What is alliteration?
The use of words to represent an idea, topic, people, object, or event.
What is symbolism?
What is a reworked thesis, summary of each body paragraph, and final thought?
The plot chart consists of these elements.
What is the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution?
Before submitting the test, what should students do?
An over exageration
What is hyperbole?