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When words or phrases are repeated for emphasis, it’s called...

Repetition

100

The place and time where a story happens is known as what?

Setting

100

“Just like a moth drawn to a flame / Oh, you lured me in, I couldn't sense the pain.” -Shawn Mendes

Simile 

100

When the opposite of what is expected happens, it's called...

Irony

100

Give an example of irony.

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200

The author’s choice of words is called this. Informal vs. formal language. 

Diction

200

When a story hints at events that will happen later, it’s called...

Foreshadowing

200

“My shadow’s the only one that walks beside me.” -Green Day

Personification

200

The vivid use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses is known as...

Imagery

200

Give an example of allusion. 

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300

This writing strategy repeats the same beginning consonant sound in words close together.

Alliteration

300

A character who contrasts with another character to highlight traits is called a what?

Foil

300

"Cause baby, you're a firework.” -Katy Perry

Metaphor

300
Referring indirectly to a famous person, place, event, or work of art is called what?

Allusion

300

Give a two sentence example of imagery.

Examples will vary. 

400

A phrase that combines contradictory terms, like “old news,” is an example of what? 

Oxymoron

400

The atmosphere or feeling created by a story is called...

Mood

400

“I’d catch a grenade for ya / Throw my hand on a blade for ya / I’d jump in front of a train for ya.”-Bruno Mars

Hyperbole

400
The feeling or emotional response a reader gets from a piece of writing is called...

Mood

400

Give an example of conflict. Then, explain what type of conflict it is. 

Examples will vary.

500

In The Hunger Games Katniss wears the pin as a personal token, but by the end, it represents her leadership, hope, and rebellion. The pin that she wears is an example of the author using which writing strategy?

Symbolism 

500

The author’s attitude toward the subject conveyed through word choice and style is called this

Tone

500

“We could have had it all, rolling in the deep.” -Adele

Idiom

500

What strategy uses repeated sounds or letters to create an effect beyond simple repetition? 

Alliteration 

500

Give a 3 sentence example of characterization. You can make up the character or choose one from a book/show/movie. 

Responses vary.