Lit Device Examples
The following quote is an example of which literary device:
“His hair shone like a diamond”
Simile
Define simile
A comparison between two things using "like" or "as"
What is included in a topic sentence?
The author(s) and source(s)
The following quote is an example of which literary device:
“Her smile was the sun”
Metaphor
Define Metaphor
A comparison between two things WITHOUT using like or as
What is a thesis sentence?
The argument of your paper – it is evident that …
The following quote is an example of which literary device:
“The perfect pear was seen at the grocery store”
Alliteration
Define Alliteration
The repetition of initial consonant sounds at the beginning of each word
What is included in a theme sentence?
One sentence at the start of your essay that is stating the main idea/argument of your essay.
The following quote is an example of which literary device:
“The wind was deaf to the breaking of the trees”
Personification
Define Personification
Giving human/real-life qualities to an inanimate/not alive creature, animal, or thing
How many paragraphs are included in a persuasive essay? Name them all.
Intro, 3 Body, Conclusion
Harry Potter is an example of what kind of character (hint: another word for main character)?
Protagonist
Define Protagonist and determine what the opposite is called
The main, positive character (or characters) in a story.
Opposite - Antagonist
What must start each body paragraph, and end each body paragraph?
Transitional phrase.
Concluding sentence.