Literary Devices
This is the device used to directly tell something about a character's personality or behaviours.
What is direct characterization?
From where does this quotation originate? Requires the author and the title
"Her knock is crisp and precise, much like the woman herself... It would be cruel to say Elayne looks like a million bucks because, surely, she looks like two million" (29).
What is Rebecca Roanhorse's "White Hills"?
This is the (widely agreed upon) order of the elements needed in an introduction paragraph. It is certainly the one you would have seen on our draft sheets in this class...
What are the hook, the TAG line/scope, and the thesis?
This is the longest river in the world.
This device uses two specific words to make a comparison between two things, in order to show a relationship. Name the literary device and the two words said device can use.
What is a simile? What are "like" and "as"?
On the board, write the following with appropriate apostrophes. You must demonstrate the different uses of possessive apostrophes. Full sentences are not required:
1) Any singular subject owning a house 2) James owning a car 3) The siblings owning a basketball, together
Subject's house
James's car
The siblings' basketball
This romantic comedy in ancient Athens centres around a complicated love square, where all the wrong characters love all the wrong people.
What is A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare?
These are the three guiding "whats" that include summarizing, noting literary devices or elements, and connecting to a bigger idea
What are: Here's What, So What, and Now What?
This is how many points a touchdown in football is worth.
What is six points?
This is the difference between an allusion and an allegory. Answer as a statement.
An allusion is a passive reference to an outside text to entertain or draw connections for the audience. An allegory is an extended, culturally-relevant reference that guides the response thematically.
Name any two error(s) in this integrated citation and correct them. Assume this is from a novel in class. Write on the board.
When Jimmy said 'no I don't", this leaves Johnny bewildered. (Lastname, 12).
When Jimmy says, "No I don't" (Lastname 12), this leaves Johnny bewildered.
From which famous YA novel does this quotation originate?
“Sixteen years on the streets and you can learn a lot. But all the wrong things, not the things you want to learn. Sixteen years on the streets and you see a lot. But all the wrong sights, not the things you want to see.”
What is The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton?
This is why quotations should not show up in your introduction, conclusion, or the very end of your body paragraphs. Answer as a statement.
Evidence requires thorough explanation, and those new, specific ideas should not appear where you are beginning or ending.
This children's toy brand spans decades—launching in 1999 and continuing production even today—and it is known for their catchphrase: "Let it rip!"
What is Beyblade?
This is the difference between a moral and a theme. Answer as a statement.
A moral is a guiding life lesson, often used to "better" someone or to help them abide more by social standards. A theme is a general, guiding idea that is explored throughout a text.
Correct the following parallelism concern by writing the corrected version on the board: Would you prefer the graceful owl, rats, or a sneaky cat as your pet?
Answers may vary. An example could include: Would you prefer the graceful owl, the intelligent rat, or the sneaky cat as your pet?
Recently adapted into an epic, nearly-three-hour-long film by world-famous director, Christopher Nolan, this epic tale follows Greek warriors as they traverse the Mediterranean Sea and face various perils. The author and title are required.
What is The Odyssey or Odyssey by Homer?
DAILY DOUBLE: These are the names of 15 different characters from Moon of the Crusted Snow. Yes, spelling counts. This is the DOUBBBBLEEE.
Who are Evan, Nicole, Maiingan, Nangohns, Nick, Kevin, Aileen, Terry, Isaiah, Tyler, Scott, Phillips, Meghan, Amanda, Sydney, Cam, Jenna, Tara, etc.?
This is the second-largest bone in the human body.
What is the tibia?
These are the five formal names for the types of imagery.
What are visual, auditory, tactile, gustatory, and olfactory imagery?
This is one use for an em dash (—) in writing.
What is to interrupt a thought? What is to add a long pause for effect?
Determined to "protect the world from devastation" and "unite all peoples within [their] nation", this ne'er-do-well trio redefines the term "literature" because of their cultural impact—but also because of their childish target audience.
Who are Team Rocket from Pokémon?
These are three examples of prepositions and the purpose of prepositions in a sentence.
This global, years-long conflict ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
What is World War I?