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Literary Devices

Authored by Alexandria Harris

English

9th Grade

CCSS covered

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Literary Devices
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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.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

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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