Short Story
Literary Devices 1
Persuasive Techniques
Literary Devices 2
Random
100
At the beginning of the story, what is the term for the background information that is necessary to understand the characters and the situation?
Exposition
100
In poetry, what term describes the repetition of similar sounds at the end of two or more words?
Rhyme
100
What is the rhetorical appeal that relies on credibility and trustworthiness to persuade an audience?
Ethos
100
What literary device involves comparing two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'?
Simile
100
Identify the type of irony in this passage.
"As the detective confidently followed the suspect's footprints in the snow, the audience could see the suspect hiding behind a tree."
Dramatic Irony
200
What type of character changes and grows throughout a story?
Dynamic Character
200
Identify the literary term that refers to the literal, dictionary definition of a word, devoid of any emotional or cultural associations.
Denotation
Bonus: What is the antonym of denotation?
200
What persuasive technique is used here?
Pathos
200
What is irony?
The opposite of what is expected.
Bonus: Identify the 3 types.
200
What persuasive technique is being used here?
Ethos
300
Identify the type of conflict.
"Amelia faced an struggle, torn between pursuing her dream of becoming an artist and meeting the expectations of her family, who wanted her to pursue a more stable career."
Person vs. self
300
In a novel, if a red rose is used to represent love or passion, what literary device is being employed?
Symbolism
300
What is Logos?
This appeal aims to convince the audience through sound reasoning, clear evidence, and logical arguments.
300
Identify the literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds, not just at the beginning but anywhere within words.
Consonance.
Bonus: What is it called if it's a repetition of vowel sounds?
300
Identify the character type for Mr. Jenkins.
"The grumpy neighbor, Mr. Jenkins, lived next door for decades. He never seemed to change, always complaining about the noise and minding his own business."
Static Character
400
Identify the type of irony in the passage.
"On a bright and sunny day, Lisa forgot her umbrella at home. As she walked to the store to buy a new one, a sudden downpour soaked her completely. Identify the type of irony in the passage."
Situational Irony
400
When a character discovers an old, mysterious map early in a novel, what literary device might the author be using to hint at future events?
Foreshadowing
400
What persuasive technique is being used here?
Logos
400
What literary device is used in the statement below?
"Janice has a Mona Lisa smile."
Allusion
400
What is another name for the plot mountain?
Freytag's Pyramid
500
What is the definition of the initial/inciting incident?
The event that introduces the central conflict and sets the story in motion.
500
"Less is more." is an example of what literary device?
Paradox
500
Explain why a speaker might use personal anecdotes or stories in their argument.
To evoke an emotional response and connect with the audience, appealing to Pathos.
500
If a character says they are in a "complicated relationship" instead of admitting it's a breakup, what literary device is being used?
Euphemism
500
What is the difference between a paradox and an oxymoron?
An oxymoron combines conflicting words, while a paradox is a statement that seems contradictory but may hold a deeper truth.