Literary Devices

Define 'Literary Devices aka Literary Strategies'.

• A type of literary genre.

• Techniques used by writers to convey their message more effectively.

• A historical event depicted in literature.

• A character in a novel.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the definition of irony?

• A literary technique involving surprising, interesting, or amusing contradictions.

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things.

• A form of expression that uses humor to criticize.

• A narrative technique that provides a hint of what is to come.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Provide an example of irony.

• A rainy day in the city

• A library full of books

• A fire station burns down

• A sunny day at the beach

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CCSS.L.8.5A

A metaphor is a figure of speech that involves what?

• An exaggeration for emphasis

• A direct comparison between two unrelated things

• A question asked for effect

• A statement of fact

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Provide an example of a metaphor.

• The world is a stage.

• The sun is shining.

• The cat is sleeping.

• The book is on the table.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Symbolism is defined as:

• A form of irony where the opposite of what is expected occurs

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things

• A narrative technique that uses detailed descriptions

• The use of an object to represent ideas or qualities

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Provide an example of symbolism in literature.

• The green light in 'The Great Gatsby'

• The conch shell in 'Lord of the Flies'

• All of the above

• The scarlet letter in 'The Scarlet Letter'

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Provide another example of symbolism in everyday life.

• A white dove symbolizing peace

• A red rose symbolizing love

• A broken mirror symbolizing bad luck

• All of the above

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What is the definition of the word 'Foreshadow'?

• To give a hint or indication of a future event.

• To repeat something multiple times.

• To describe something in detail.

• To conceal information.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the definition of "Tone"?

• A long, narrow mark or band.

• A musical or vocal sound with reference to its pitch, quality, and strength.

• The general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

• A particular way of speaking or writing

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B