Juniors Literary Devices 25_26

Multiple Choice

How could the following sentence be rewritten to contain alliteration?

I accidentally left my phone at home.

• I accidentally left my phone in the basement.

• I fled, forgetting my phone was in the family room.

• I neglected to get my phone when I left the apartment.

• I've left my phone on the sofa many times before.

Multiple Choice

What is an allusion?

• A direct reference to a historical event

• An indirect reference to a literary work

• A reference to a familiar figure, place, or event

• A type of metaphor

Multiple Choice

What is an analogy?

• A comparison of unrelated objects with shared qualities

• A type of metaphor

• A literary device for humor

• A form of poetry

Multiple Choice

What is an antagonist?

• A character who helps the protagonist

• A character or force against which another character struggles

• A character who is always evil

• A character who provides comic relief

Multiple Choice

What is a central idea in a text?

• A minor detail

• A concept or idea that is central to a text

• A summary of the text

• An unrelated theme

Multiple Choice

In the story The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Charlie the main character is timid and uncomfortable in the beginning of the story. However, with the help of his friend Sam, he becomes confident and able to face his insecurities. This makes Charlie a _____________ character

• Dynamic

• Static

• Foil

• Main

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a dynamic character and a static character?

• A dynamic character changes significantly, while a static character does not.

• A static character changes significantly, while a dynamic character does not.

• Both dynamic and static characters undergo significant changes.

Multiple Choice

What is a counterclaim for a counterargument?

• When you think about what other people with an opposing or different opinion than you would say.

• When you when you give evidence or show HOW or WHY people with a differing opinion say what they say.

• When you give evidence or show HOW or WHY the opposing side is wrong or HOW or WHY there is a problem with their argument.

Multiple Choice

What is a rebuttal explanation?

• When you share why the opposing side is wrong or point out a problem with their position or argument.

• When you explain HOW or WHY the opposing side is wrong or HOW or WHY there is a problem with their argument. You can also explain HOW or WHY you are right or your position is better, more logical, or more valuable.

• When you explain HOW or WHY people with a differing opinion say what they say.

Categorize

Options (9)

Internal Conflict

Sally must decide whether to tell the teacher that Billy cheated on the test.

Ben was unsure whether or not to go to the party.

The main character is in conflict with another character.

The main character is in conflict with an element of nature.

The main character is in conflict with a group of characters.

Sophie's science project was sabotaged by Jennifer.

The boys rushed to get out of the pool when the lightening struck near by, ending the pool party

The entire team voted to kick Jim off the team.

Organize the examples of conflicts into the correct category.

Man vs. Self

Man vs. Man

Man vs. Nature

Man. vs Society

Multiple Choice

What is consonance?

• The repetition of similar sounds (usually consonants)

• The repetition of similar vowels

• The repetition of similar words

• The repetition of similar phrases

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between denotation and connotation?

• Denotation is the literal meaning, while connotation is the emotional association.

• Denotation is the emotional association, while connotation is the literal meaning.

• Both terms refer to the same concept in language.

• Denotation is used in poetry, while connotation is used in prose.

Multiple Choice

What is "Figurative language"?

• Language that conveys the writer's attitude toward a subject.

• The organization of a text, such as chronological order.

• Non-literal language that helps a reader understand the meaning in a text.

• The perspective conveyed by an author, narrator, speaker, or character.

Multiple Choice

Which line of the poem above is an example of simile and hyperbole?

Lost is a puzzle

of screaming stars.

Fear is a blackness

that smothers.

Hope is like a dream

that is never lost.

• Lost is a puzzle of screaming stars.

• Hope is like a dream that is never lost.

• Fear is a blackness that smothers.

• all of the answers are incorrect

Multiple Choice

What is irony?

• A type of humor

• A contrast between expectations and reality

• A literary device

• A form of exaggeration

Multiple Choice

Which type of irony is used in this example?

Vanessa saves up her money to buy a special kind of camera. Just when she has enough money, the company that produces the camera stops selling it.

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

• Verbal irony

Multiple Choice

How does this cartoon show dramatic irony? (click on the text to see it)

• The cat is looking after the fish.
• The fish think the cat is being kind but is preparing to eat them.
• The fish are being sarcastic.
• The cat is actually being kind.

Multiple Choice

Looking at her son's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!"

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

• Situational Irony

Multiple Choice

What does this quote mean?
"He is a sweet man with a honey tongue."

• He likes sweets.
• He likes only honey on his tongue.
• He is a really nice man who knows how to make people feel good about themselves when he talks to them.
• He can convince people to buy anything from him because he knows just the right things to say to convince them they need the product even if they don't need it.

Multiple Choice

An onomatopoeia is also known as what?

• An action word

• A descriptive word

• A sound word

• A statement

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences uses personification?

• The thunder roared in the evening sky.

• She is as sneaky as a fox.

• His heart is made of stone.

• The car raced down the street.

Multiple Choice

I know that you have many choices when you are looking for a nanny, but I hope you can consider my excellent references and the many years I have worked in childcare.

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Multiple Choice

We are asking for help for a family who suffered great loss in a house fire. They lost their home, their clothes, their precious family photos: everything they own. They have to start over with nothing. Please donate today to help restore their lives.

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Multiple Choice

Students should read for at least twenty minutes every day. Studies have shown that students who read daily score in the 98th percentile or higher on standardized tests.

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Multiple Select

Theme or topic? Pick 2 themes.

• Slow and steady wins the race.

• friendship

• love

• We are stronger together than we are apart.

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident