Literary Devices

Identify the Literary Device:

"The city is a beast that swallows you whole."

• Metaphor
• Alliteration
• Personification
• Simile

True or False

Definition of Metaphor: A metaphor compares two things using "like" or "as."

• True

• False

Identify the Literary Device:

"She sings as sweetly as a bird."

Identify the Literary Device:

"He is as strong as an ox.

• Alliteration
• Hyperbole
• Metaphor
• Simile

Discuss how the simile "He ran like a cheetah" contributes to the description of the character's speed.

Identify the Literary Device:

"The fire crackled loudly."

• Onomatopoeia
• Simile
• Metaphor
• Personification

What is the main purpose of a summary in reading?

• To entertain the reader with anecdotes
• To replace the original text entirely
• To provide a detailed analysis of the text
• The main purpose of a summary in reading is to provide a concise overview of the main ideas and key points.

What can readers infer when a character says, "I'm fine," but looks upset?

• The character is confused about their feelings.
• The character is genuinely happy and content.
• The character is likely not fine and is masking their true feelings.
• The character is trying to cheer someone else up.

What is the term for when a story is told from the perspective of someone outside the story?

• Second-person narration
• First-person narration
• Third-person narration
• Stream of consciousness