Literary Devices
"The sun smiled down on us."
Name the literary device used and define it.
Personification= giving human qualities to something non human
Tell me the TWO things needed in your letter, and give me the sentence starters.
Opening= Dear ___,
closing= Sincerely,
Your Name
"The Clock"
The ticking never waits for me,
It marches on with steady beat.
My hurried steps, a frantic plea—
Yet time and I shall never meet.
I chase the minutes as they flee,
Regret behind, ahead, defeat.
The hours vanish silently,
A race I’m doomed to not complete.
What is the overall tone of the poem?
A. Joyful and lighthearted
B. Tense and desperate
C. Calm and reflective
D. Proud and determined
B. Tense and desperate
Name 3 ways to fix a run-on.
1. S1 ,FANBOYS s2.
2. S1; S2.
3. S1 (on a white bus) s2.
4. S1. S2.
The movie which was three-hours long turned out to be really good.
Where does the comma(s) belong? Why?
The movie, which was three-hours long, turned out to be really good.
Explanation: extra information in the middle of a sentence.
Time is a river.
Metaphor
Name 5 transitions we use in the essay.
First of All
Secondly,
In Addition,
For example,
This Shows
What strategy do you use to analyze a poem?
TPCASTT
"The dog ______ loudly at the mail carrier," the correct form of the verb "bark" to agree with the singular subject is this.
What is c) barks?
last june, my cousin Emily and i went to new york city for vacation. We visited the statue of liberty and walked through Central Park. Emily said it was her first time traveling without her parents. On monday, we met a tour guide named daniel who showed us around. I think it was one of the best trips we've ever taken.
"last june" → "Last June" (first word of sentence and months)
"i" → "I" (the pronoun "I")
new york city" → "New York City" (names of cities)
"statue of liberty" → "Statue of Liberty" ( names of landmarks)
"monday" → "Monday" (days of the week)
"daniel" → "Daniel" (capitalize names)
"You are brave as a lion."
Name the literary device used and define it.
Simile= comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"
Tell me the TWO things needed in your introduction, and give me the sentence starters.
1. Hook= fact or counter
2. Thesis <3= prompt + 2 reasons
"The Clock"
The ticking never waits for me,
It marches on with steady beat.
My hurried steps, a frantic plea—
Yet time and I shall never meet.
I chase the minutes as they flee,
Regret behind, ahead, defeat.
The hours vanish silently,
A race I’m doomed to not complete.
Which of the following best expresses the theme of the poem?
A. Time brings healing to all wounds.
B. Life is a joyful celebration of each moment.
C. Time cannot be controlled or stopped.
D. We must work hard to achieve our goals.
C. Time cannot be controlled or stopped.
This punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list, to join independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction, and after introductory clauses or phrases.
What is a Comma.
1. The dog’s leash is hanging on the hook beside the door.
2. I don’t like ice cream.
Name the apostrophe rule each is following.
1. Possessive
2. Contraction
"Tommy tickled Timmy's tummy."
Name the literary device used and define it.
Alliteration= repetition of an initial consonant sound
Tell me the One thing needed in your conclusion.
1. restate thesis= All in all, it is evident that
"The Clock"
The ticking never waits for me,
It marches on with steady beat.
My hurried steps, a frantic plea—
Yet time and I shall never meet.
I chase the minutes as they flee,
Regret behind, ahead, defeat.
The hours vanish silently,
A race I’m doomed to not complete.
What effect does the poet create by using words like “frantic,” “flee,” and “defeat”?
A. They create a sense of peace and stillness.
B. They suggest the speaker is proud of their efforts.
C. They emphasize the speaker’s struggle and frustration.
D. They show the speaker has given up completely.
C. They emphasize the speaker’s struggle and frustration.
In the sentence "Every student should bring ______ own notebook to class," the correct possessive pronoun to agree with the singular indefinite pronoun "every student" is this.
What is d) his or her (or a) their if inclusive language is emphasized)?
1. I like to study and my sister likes to watch TV.
2. I went to the store to buy milk eggs and bread.
Where do the commas belong? why?
1. I like to study, and my sister likes to watch TV.
comma rule: separate 2 complete sentences
2. I went to the store to buy milk, eggs, and bread.
comma rule: separate items on a list
"A police station being robbed."
Name the literary device used and define it.
Situational irony= when the outcome is the opposite or completely different from what was expected.
What format is used for your body paragraphs?
Restate
Answer
Cite= For example, the author states, "__."
Explain= This shows that
A group of lines in a poem.
What is a Stanza?
(1) Exercise is important for maintaining physical health. (2) It helps reduce the risk of heart disease and improves overall fitness. (3) __________, regular exercise also benefits mental health by reducing stress and boosting mood.
Which transition word or phrase best completes sentence 3 to show that it adds to the previous idea?
A. However
B. Moreover
C. On the other hand
D. In conclusion
B. Moreover
1. Shes a great party organizer.
2. My brothers wife is one of my best friends.
3. Each of the students responses were unique.
Where do the apostrophes belong?
1. She's a great party organizer.
2. My brother's wife is one of my best friends.
3. Each of the students' responses were unique.