Literary Devices- Review
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English
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10th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is suspense in literature?
Back
A feeling of fascination or excitement mixed with fear, apprehension, or tension, often used in mystery stories or movies.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define hyperbole.
Back
A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5A
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is verbal irony?
Back
A situation where someone says the opposite of what they really mean, often for humorous or emphatic effect.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Explain metaphor.
Back
A literary device that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is onomatopoeia?
Back
A literary device that uses words that imitate the sound they describe, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is imagery in literature?
Back
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define simile.
Back
A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
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