Literary Devices

Literary Devices

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English

8th Grade

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1.

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What is an antagonist?

Back

The antagonist is a character or force in a story that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.

2.

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Front

What does the prefix 'photo' mean?

Back

The prefix 'photo' means 'light'.

3.

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Front

What is the RACES Writing Strategy?

Back

RACES stands for Restate, Answer, Cite evidence, Explain, and Summarize. It is a strategy for writing clear and detailed responses.

4.

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Front

What is hyperbole?

Back

Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

5.

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What is personification?

Back

Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

6.

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What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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