Language that appeals to the five senses.

The way the text makes the reader feel.

The writer's attitude towards a subject.

Hints the writer gives about what may happen.

clues or hints about future events to happen

a past event inserted into a story

a set expression or a phrase comprised of two or more words that is not interpreted literally and is understood to mean something quite different from what individual words of the phrase would imply

a figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words or a situation that ends up in quite a different way than what is generally anticipated

a figure of speech in which two opposite ideas are joined to create an effect

a situation in which there is a mixture of harsh and inharmonious sounds

a statement that contains two contradictory words next to each other

an imitation of a particular writer, artist or a genre, exaggerating it deliberately to produce a comic effect

a ghost, or shadow of a person; but in modern times it simply refers to a person that is a look-alike of another person

a figure of speech in which two opposite ideas are joined to create an effect

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

Bill was a snail as he made his way home from work.

Jim moved like a sloth around the classroom

Tom moved so slowly, I almost fell asleep watching him.

Will flew around the room as he cleaned and tidied.

Which of the following is an example of a simile ?

Jaclyn watched her brother like hawk to make sure he finished homework.

Wendy is a tower of strength when it comes to helping her friends.

Peg said goodbye with a bittersweet smile as her family dropped her off.

Jenny died laughing at the outfit her dad wore to Church last Sunday.

Which of the following is an example of a hyperbole ?

They're all examples of hyperbole.

Mary was so sad her favorite show was canceled, she could've drowned in her own years.

Jenny was so excited for the last class of the day to be over, she was bouncing off the walls.

Jack was so furious his brother stole he headphones, he thought his head would explode

Which is an example of mood ?

I got goosebumps on my neck when I read the chapter about the Holocaust survivors.

The author wrote a scary ghost story about a haunted house.

The student didn't like reading because he thought books were boring.

They were angry they had to read a chapter for homework last night!

Which of the following are examples of personification?

The sun peaked through the trees in the early morning hours

The two birds chatted with each other as they built their new nests.

I could've heard a pin drop when I walked into the cathedral.

The beach was so beautiful on our last night, my mother almost cried.

Which of the following IS NOT an example of an onomatopoeia ?

The raindrops splashed on the ground.

Which of the following is NOT an example of alliteration?

Adam ambled all around Annapolis and didn't ask for assistance.

Becky bought a beautiful bouquet for her birthday.

Lucy liked to lie by the lake in the summertime sun.

Sarah and Sloane couldn't assimilate to their new school.

Select ALL of the responses that are examples of imagery?

The ocean air was salty on the tip of my tongue

The smoke from the campfire burned by eyes

My mouth watered when breathed in the scent of cookies

I could almost hear the sound of the train as a stared at the tracks

Love is like a flower that blooms and grows.

Which of the following DOES NOT contain an example of an oxymoron ?

The tall towers could be seen up ahead.

I saw a dark light at the end of the tunnel.

The student was clearly confused about the dress code.

The teacher has the original copy.

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Literary Terms Review

A reference to a well known person, place event, literary work, or work of art.

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginnings of words that are close together.

How a story makes the reader feel.

The use of words that imitate the sounds of what they describe.

The struggle between opposing forces in a story.

The method a writer uses to develop a character.

Which element of plot introduces the characters and the setting of the story?

What is imagery?

The contrast between what the character knows and the reader/audience knows...

When objects or abstract ideas are given human characteristics.

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