8th Grade Literary Devices

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Best example of dramatic irony: A character knows about a surprise party but pretends to be surprised.

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A character secretly knows about the surprise party being planned for them but pretends to be surprised.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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Mood in the description: "The long, winding path was covered with fog, and the only sound was the distant hooting of an owl."

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Mysterious

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Theme of a story where the protagonist learns honesty after challenges due to lies.

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Consequences of dishonesty

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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Example of verbal irony: Saying "What a beautiful day" during a hurricane.

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Saying "What a beautiful day" during a hurricane.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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In literature, a dove symbolizes:

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Peace

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Imagery in: "The sun dipped below the horizon, bathing the sky in a warm, golden glow."

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Evokes warmth and tranquility.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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Tone of formal writing on serious topics

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Solemn

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Effect of an anecdote at a speech's start?

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Engages the audience with a personal touch.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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Figurative language in: "The classroom was a zoo during lunch."

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Metaphor

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Recurring storms in a novel symbolize:

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Turmoil and conflict

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking