Literary Devices
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English
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10th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is alliteration?
Back
Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used in poetry and prose to create rhythm or emphasis. Example: 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of alliteration.
Back
The purple pants were perfect on the professor.
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CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is imagery in literature?
Back
Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping the reader to visualize scenes, hear sounds, or feel emotions. Example: 'The ball was a deep red, like that of a fire truck, glistening in the bright sun.'
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CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of imagery.
Back
The ball was a deep red, like that of a fire truck, glistening in the bright sun.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is irony?
Back
Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning. It often highlights a contrast between expectations and reality.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Complete this sentence to make it ironic: The shoemaker's children have no ___
Back
shoes.
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CCSS.L.8.5A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is allusion?
Back
Allusion is a brief reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance, often used to create a connection or context.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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