Part 2: Literary Devices
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8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Juxtaposition?
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Juxtaposition is a literary device that places two contrasting elements side by side to highlight their differences. Example: A dark storm cloud hanging over a bright sunny field.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Alliteration?
Back
Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. Example: The wild wind whipped wildly through the willows.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Verbal Irony?
Back
Verbal irony occurs when a speaker says one thing but means another, often the opposite. Example: A student says, 'Oh, wonderful!' after spilling juice all over their notes.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Word Play?
Back
Word play is a literary technique that exploits the multiple meanings of words or similar-sounding words for humorous or rhetorical effect. Example: 'You can tune a guitar, but you can’t tuna fish.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Situational Irony?
Back
Situational irony is when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens. Example: A fire station burns down.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Metaphor?
Back
A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.' Example: Time is a thief.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Simile?
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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.' Example: Her smile was as bright as the sun.
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