Exploring Literary Devices in Depth

What is an allusion?

• A detailed description of a historical event

• A quick, unexplained reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical or cultural significance

• A type of metaphor

• A form of parallel structure

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the literary device used in the phrase: "He’s a real Romeo."

• Anaphora

• Allusion

• Juxtaposition

• Metaphor

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is an example of anaphora?

• "He’s a real Romeo."

• "I have a dream that one day… I have a dream that one day…"

• "This reminds me of when I..."

• "America has given [us] a bad check..."

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What type of diction is used in the phrase: "Thee art a noble soul"?

• Casual

• Formal

• Old-fashioned

• Emotional

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Which of the following sentences demonstrates juxtaposition?

• "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."

• "He’s a real Romeo."

• "This reminds me of when I..."

• "America has given [us] a bad check..."

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the literary device in the sentence: "America has given [us] a bad check, a check that has come back marked 'insufficient funds.'"

• Anaphora

• Metaphor

• Juxtaposition

• Allusion

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Which of the following is an example of parallel structure?

• "He’s a real Romeo."

• "We will fight on the beaches, we will fight on the landing grounds, we will fight in the fields."

• "This reminds me of when I..."

• "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain why the phrase "I have a dream that one day…" is an example of anaphora.

• It uses a metaphor to describe a dream.

• It repeats the same phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.

• It contrasts two different ideas.

• It provides a personal anecdote.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the use of metaphor in the sentence: "America has given [us] a bad check, a check that has come back marked 'insufficient funds.'"

• It suggests that America is literally writing checks.

• It implies a failure to fulfill promises.

• It uses repetition for emphasis.

• It provides a personal anecdote.

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What is logos?

• Logos is a type of emotional appeal in rhetoric.
• Logos refers to the character or credibility of the speaker.
• Logos is a form of visual representation in art.
• Logos is a rhetorical device that appeals to logic and reason.