Literary Devices

Front

What does the 'R' in the RACES Writing Strategy stand for?

Back

Restate

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is the theme of a story?

Back

The message about life that the author expresses.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What does the phrase 'rise from the ashes' mean in the context of the phoenix?

Back

Come back from defeat.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is an example of personification?

Back

Her hair dances along the breeze of the wind.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The turning point.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

What is an example of a simile?

Back

Her smile is like sunshine.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

What is the definition of alliteration?

Back

The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is a hyperbole?

Back

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Front

What is the purpose of imagery in literature?

Back

To create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5