When an author compares two things by stating that the first thing is/was like or as the second thing.

When an author describes something without comparing it to anything else.

When an author uses only metaphors.

What is onomatopoeia?

B) Sound words used to create action and energy

Which of the following is an example of a paradox?

The more I learn, the less I know.

Which of the following is a purpose of a paradox?

To create a remarkable thought or image out of words, thus to give pleasure to the readers.

To combine two opposite or contradictory words.

To make us ponder the meaning of opposing ideas.

Which of the following statements is true about an oxymoron?

Oxymoron may combine two opposite or contradictory words.

Oxymoron may consist of a sentence, or even a group of sentences.

Oxymoron is meant to create a remarkable thought or image out of words.

Oxymoron seems contradictory to the general truth.

What effect does an oxymoron have?

It may produce a dramatic effect.

It is meant to create a remarkable thought or image out of words.

It seems contradictory to the general truth.

It consists of a group of sentences.

What is personification?

B) Giving human characteristics to a non-human object

A) Giving animal characteristics to humans

C) Giving objects the ability to move

D) Giving plants the ability to talk

What is a rhetorical question?

A question that is not meant to be answered and causes the reader to think

A question that is meant to be answered immediately

A question with only one correct answer

A question that is always asked in a classroom

Which of the following is an example of symbolism?

A Bald Eagle represents American freedom.

What is imagery in literature?

Using sensory details to create a vivid picture.

Using only dialogue in a story.

Which of the following is an example of imagery?

The clear blue lake reflected a crystal clear picture of the looming, jagged peaks.

A reference or mention of another piece of writing or media, like an inside joke between the author and the reader

A direct statement about a character

Example: Her name may be Juliet, but that dude trying to get at her is no Romeo. What does the example in the above statement allude to?

B) Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet

Literary Devices

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9th Grade

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CCSS

L.4.5, L.9-10.5A, L.4.5A

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1.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the definition of diction? Fill in the blank: Diction is the choice and use of ______ and phrases in speech or writing. Diction creates tone and mood in the story.
(a)

words

colors

numbers

symbols

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Fill in the blank: Tone is the attitude of the ______ towards the subject.

speaker

audience

setting

plot

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is another way to think about tone in writing?

The grammar of the writing

The 'vibe' or 'mood' of the writing

The length of the writing

The structure of the writing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Fill in the blank: Hyperbole means __________.

Exaggerated statements. Often used for comedic effect.

A type of metaphor used in poetry.

A subtle hint or indirect suggestion.

A statement that is always true.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Fill in the blank: An expression that means the opposite, used as a form of humor, is called ___.

irony

metaphor

hyperbole

simile

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a metaphor? Fill in the blank: A metaphor is when an author compares two things by stating that the first thing ___ the second thing.

is/was

likes

resembles

acts like

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

Tom was a lion; brave and strong.

Tom was like a lion; brave and strong.

Tom was as brave as a lion.

Tom ran quickly.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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Literary Devices

28 questions

What is the definition of diction? Fill in the blank: Diction is the choice and use of ______ and phrases in speech or writing. Diction creates tone and mood in the story.
(a)

Fill in the blank: Tone is the attitude of the ______ towards the subject.

What is another way to think about tone in writing?

Fill in the blank: Hyperbole means __________.

Fill in the blank: An expression that means the opposite, used as a form of humor, is called ___.

What is a metaphor? Fill in the blank: A metaphor is when an author compares two things by stating that the first thing ___ the second thing.

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

If a sentence uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, it is a metaphor.

What is a simile?

What is onomatopoeia?

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28 questions

What is the definition of diction? Fill in the blank: Diction is the choice and use of ______ and phrases in speech or writing. Diction creates tone and mood in the story. (a)

Fill in the blank: Tone is the attitude of the ______ towards the subject.

What is another way to think about tone in writing?

Fill in the blank: Hyperbole means __________.

Fill in the blank: An expression that means the opposite, used as a form of humor, is called ___.

What is a metaphor? Fill in the blank: A metaphor is when an author compares two things by stating that the first thing ___ the second thing.

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

If a sentence uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, it is a metaphor.

What is a simile?

What is onomatopoeia?

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