Literary Devices
Your bag weighs a ton!
Hyperbole
There is an extra word in this sentence. Which word is not needed? A towbar is used to attach together a trailer to a car.
together
Which is the correct punctuation to complete the sentence to show surprise?
That’s amazing
!
Better butter always makes the batter better.
Alliteration
It is a country with snow-capped alps, tranquil fiords and luscious rainforests.
What part of speech is luscious, as used in this sentence?
adjective
All of the people at the school, including the teachers and _______________ were glad when summer break came. a. students: b. students, c. students; d. students
b. students,
The comma separates the phrase.
The bread is soft as a stone.
Irony
Did you know he _________ won the award for best player three times? Which word correctly completes the sentence? Did, Has, Have, Will
has
They asked what time the department store would open _____
a. ?
b. .
c. ,
d. ;
B
A period is used to end an indirect question. An indirect question is always a part of a declarative sentence and it does not require an answer.
The Flowers are dancing beside the lake.
Personification
Give an example of each 'your' in a sentence.
Your, You're.
Answers may vary.
i went the movies on saturday. spiderman was sick!
Identify what is wrong with the sentence?
I, Saturday and Spiderman.