Literary Devices Used in Descriptive Writing

Which two terms are synonymous to the term 'literary devices'?

• Figures of Speech and Parts of Speech

• Parts of Speech and Figurative Language

• Literary Discourse and Figurative Language

• Figurative Language and Figures of Speech

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What are the functions of literary devices?

• Provide context clues

• Ensure correct grammar

• Create descriptive effect

• Showcase writer's talent

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which of the following is not an example of a literary device?

• onomatopoeia

• personification

• adjectives

• metaphor

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which pair of devices include the use of comparison?

• simile and metaphor

• metaphor and alliteration

• hyperbole and alliteration

• simile and onomatopoeia

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

How is a comparison made when using a metaphor?

• using 'as' or 'like'

• by exaggerating a point to make emphasis

• referring to the past tense

• stating that one thing is the next to show likeness

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The hyperbole is

• A highly exaggerated statement

• Comparison without using as' or 'like'

• Repetition of initial sounds

• Giving human traits to non-human

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

When George entered, he was as fierce as a lion, what two things (or persons) are being compared in this simile?

• George and fierce

• He and fierce

• George and lion

• George and fierce

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What effect does the writer create by using the hyperbole, there was enough food at the party to feed all the children of the earth?

• The party was exciting.

• A lot of children were at the party.

• There was a limited supply of food at the party.

• There was an abundance of food.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

State the thing that is given human trait in the sentence, one look at the garden and you could tell that the plants were begging for water.

• plants

• garden

• water

• beggar

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Kisses are the flowers of affection, what is the similarity between kisses and flowers in the metaphor?

• they are beautiful

• people appreciate them

• they are used to show affection

• they are romantic

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D