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What is verbal irony?

• A type of irony where the speaker means exactly what they say.

• A situation where the outcome is opposite to what was expected.

• When a speaker says one thing but means another, often the opposite.

• A form of sarcasm that is always humorous.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

• A literary device that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A form of personification that attributes human qualities to non-human things.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is alliteration?

• The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, such as 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

• A poetic device that involves the use of rhymes at the end of lines.

• A technique used to create vivid imagery through descriptive language.

• The use of metaphors to compare two unlike things.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

What is hyperbole?

• A literal statement meant to convey truth.

• An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things.

• A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

How does tone affect the reader?

• Tone has no effect on the reader.

• Tone influences the reader's emotions, attitude, and perception towards the subject matter.

• Tone only affects the author's writing style.

• Tone is irrelevant to the subject matter.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is an allusion?

• A reference to a well-known person, place, thing, event, or famous work.

• A type of metaphor used in poetry.

• A literary device that involves exaggeration.

• A technique for creating suspense in a story.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the difference between tone and mood?

• Tone refers to the emotional atmosphere experienced by the reader, while mood refers to the author's attitude toward the subject.

• Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject, while mood refers to the emotional atmosphere experienced by the reader.

• Tone and mood are interchangeable terms that refer to the same concept in literature.

• Tone is the overall theme of a piece, while mood is the specific message conveyed by the author.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is an oxymoron?

• A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as 'deafening silence'.

• A type of metaphor that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

• A literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds.

• A phrase that describes a situation that is impossible.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

What is personification?

• A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

• A literary device that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

• A technique that involves comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A method of writing that focuses on the author's personal experiences.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

What is situational irony?

• A literary device where the outcome is contrary to what was expected.

• A situation where characters are unaware of the irony in their actions.

• A type of irony that involves a discrepancy between what is expected and what actually happens.

• A form of humor that relies on exaggeration and absurdity.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5