Literary Devices

________ is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance. It does not describe in detail the person or thing to which it refers. It is just a passing comment and the writer expects the reader to possess enough knowledge to spot the allusion and grasp its importance in a text.

• allusion

• apostrophe

• anaphora

• anthropomorphize

A direct comparison- does not use "like" or "as"

• metaphor

• simile

• hyperbole

• apostrophe

Evaluate the effect of an anecdote in a persuasive essay. How does it contribute to the author's argument?

• An anecdote provides statistical evidence to support the argument.

• An anecdote offers a personal story that can make the argument more relatable.

• An anecdote introduces a counterargument to the author's position.

• An anecdote serves as a conclusion to the argument.

Analyze how imagery can enhance the tone of a poem.

• Imagery can make the tone more ambiguous.

• Imagery can create a vivid emotional atmosphere that supports the tone.

• Imagery can distract from the tone by focusing on details.

• Imagery can simplify the tone by reducing its complexity.

Evaluate the use of metaphor in a text. How does it contribute to the development of the theme?

• Metaphor provides a literal explanation of the theme.

• Metaphor offers a symbolic representation that can deepen the theme.

• Metaphor introduces unrelated ideas that confuse the theme.

• Metaphor simplifies the theme by reducing its complexity.

Interpret the role of a motif in a novel. What is its primary function?

• To introduce new characters.

• To reinforce the theme through repeated elements.

• To provide a conclusion to the story.

• To distract from the main plot.

Analyze how symbolism can enhance the theme of a story.

• Symbolism can introduce new characters unrelated to the theme.

• Symbolism can provide a deeper layer of meaning that supports the theme.

• Symbolism can distract from the theme by adding unnecessary details.

• Symbolism can simplify the theme by reducing its complexity.

Evaluate the effect of tone in a narrative. How does it influence the reader's perception of the story?

• Tone provides factual information about the plot.

• Tone sets the emotional atmosphere, influencing how the reader feels about the story.

• Tone introduces new characters to the narrative.

• Tone simplifies the plot by reducing its complexity.

Interpret the use of exemplum in a text. What is its primary function?

• To provide a counterargument.

• To illustrate a point with an example.

• To introduce new characters.

• To conclude the narrative.

Compare the effects of epistrophe and symploce in a speech. How do they differ in their impact on the audience?

• Both are used to create humor.

• Epistrophe repeats the same word at the end of clauses, while symploce combines anaphora and epistrophe.

• Both are used to confuse the audience.

• Symploce repeats the same word at the end of clauses, while epistrophe combines anaphora and symploce.