Literary Devices
a figure of speech that directly compares two different things to make a description more vivid and relatable. It always relies on the words "like" or "as" to make the comparison
Simile
What type of sentence is this:
I love going to English class.
simple
An independent clause contains a subject and a verb and:
A complete thought
What is the FIRST step in the research process?
Generate research questions
Are articles from .edu, .gov., or .org websites credible or non-credible?
Credible
Giving human characteristics to nonhuman things is called:
Personification
What type of sentence is this:
The dog barked loudly, and it scared the neighbors.
A dependent clause is also known as a:
Fragment
After generating research questions, the next step is to:
Locate multiple sources
If a resource has one-sided or misleading information, is it considered credible or non-credible
Non-credible
Which literary device occurs when the opposite of what is expected happens?
Irony
Because the storm was approaching, the sky was getting dark, so we decided to cancel practice.
compound-complex
Which formula represents a compound sentence?
Independent clause, + coordinating conjunction + independent clause
What is the last step in the research process?
Synthesize information
Which type of source is "I was there evidence"?
Primary Sources
The overall message or lesson of a story is called the:
Theme
Because the storm was strong, we lost power at my house last night.
complex
If the dependent clause comes first in a complex sentence, you should:
Use a comma
What is the 4th step in the research process?
paraphrase, quote, site
Are surveys considered a primary source or a secondary source?
Primary source
The author’s attitude toward a subject is called the:
Tone
She studied hard because she wanted to pass the exam
A compound-complex sentence contains at least:
Two independent clauses and one dependent clause
Evaluating credibility and bias means:
Determining whether a source is trustworthy
Are these sources primary or secondary?
- textbooks
- history books
-news articles explaining an event