WorksheetsLiterary Terms & Devices
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Worksheet time: 45mins
Define Hyperbole:
joining of two contradictory terms
an exaggerated statement used for effect & not meant to be taken literally
comparisons, descriptions, & figures of speech that help the mind to form forceful or beautiful pictures
human qualities given to an object or thing
Define personification:
making a comparison between 2 items using like or as to describe something
several words in a sentence begin with the same sound - Tongue Twister
human qualities given to an object or thing
words that sound like the sound they are trying to convey - name or word imitating the sound associated with the thing designated
Define metaphor:
exaggerated statement used for effect & not meant to be taken literally.
describes a person, place, thing in a colorful or interesting way by comparing it to something else but doesn't use like or as
an expression that must be "translated" to be understood - can't be taken literally
joining of two contradictory terms
Define simile
making a comparison between 2 items using like or as to describe something
describes a person, place, thing in a colorful or interesting way by comparing it to something else but doesn't use like or as
several words in a sentence begin with the same sound - Tongue Twister
an expression that must be "translated" to be understood - can't be taken literally
" She has a heart of gold" is an an example of _______________.
personification
simile
metaphor
oxymoron
"Lightning danced across the sky" is an example of __________.
alliteration
imagery
onomatopoeia
personification
What is an antagonist?
character or force in conflict with a main character, or protagonist
a struggle between opposing forces
main character in a literary work
What is conflict
struggle between opposing forces
character who provides a contrast to another character
used when writers employ 2 or more characters to be engaged in conversation with one another.
time and place of the action
What is figurative language?
writing or speech not meant to be interpreted literally
a phrase or word having different meanings than its literal meanings
A limited third-person narrator sees the world through one character’s eyes and reveals only that character’s thoughts
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What is FORESHADOWING
the use in a literary work of clues that suggest events that have yet to occur
feeling created in the reader by a literary work or passage.
writer’s attitude toward his or her audience and subject
What is imagery
the descriptive or figurative language used in literature to create word pictures for the reader
sequence of events in a literary work
time and place of the action
What is Irony?
general term for literary techniques that portray differences between appearance and reality, or expectation and result
figure of speech in which one thing is spoken of as though it were something else
type of figurative language in which a nonhuman subject is given human characteristics.
What is mood?
the feeling created in the reader by a literary work or passage
writer’s attitude toward his or her audience and subject
What is tone?
writer’s attitude toward his or her audience and subject
feeling created in the reader by a literary work or passage
All events leading up to the climax
What is Narration
writing that tells a story
a pair of rhyming lines, usually of the same length and meter.
the resolution of the issue of a complicated plot in fiction
What is personification
type of figurative language in which a nonhuman subject is given human characteristics
main character in a literary work
writer’s attitude toward his or her audience and subject
What is point of view
writer’s choice of narrator
time and place of the action
What is the the protagonist
main character in a literary work
character or force in conflict with a main character, or protagonist
What is a theme
a central message or insight into life revealed through a literary work
writer’s attitude toward his or her audience and subject
writing or speech that explains a process or presents information
If the author shows you what the character is like through their thoughts, speech, and actions, it is
A character, Flora, goes on a field trip to an amusement park. She tells her teacher she’s scared to go on the roller coasters. “No way I’m going on those!” she thinks. Flora’s classmates comment on how she’s shaking and looks pale. Based on this evidence, one trait that describes Flora is ________.
fierce
timid
talented
bold
Jake is Cassie's older brother. One day they are walking home from school when a cold front rolls in and the temperature drops 20 degrees. Jake is dressed more appropriately for the weather than Cassie. He takes off his hooded sweatshirt and offers it to her. She gratefully accepts. Jake is now colder, but he is happier. What character trait does Jake demonstrate?
Caring
Rude
Athletic
Jovial
Man vs Self is...
Internal
External
Both
Neither
Man vs Society is...
Internal
External
Both
Neither
Which word best describes the mood of this passage?
Lively
Angry
Ominous
Amusing
Which passage has a more playful mood?
1
2
Which word would best describe the mood of the passage?
Playful
Threatening
Lonely
Calm
Which passage has a more lively mood?
1
2
Which word best describes the mood of this passage?
Thankful
Calm
Mournful
Excited
Select the text where the author's tone is negative:
The movie was amazing! I was laughing so hard I cried!
You can only watch infantile humor for so long before you want to punch yourself in the face.
The glassy water reflected the sinister moonlight. The long shadows of trees reached ominously across the lake.
Select the tone of the text:
threatening
playful
I stepped into the blinding stage light. My heart was racing and I felt nauseous.
Select the tone of the text:
peaceful
anxious
Gina could not believe it. She had barely passed her science class again. She took the report card home and felt sad for days. Although she had done well in the other classes, science was just not her thing. "Mom, I need help," Gina said one day. "I have tried, but I can't get better in science." "I knew you were struggling, but I didn't know you were having such a hard time," Gina's mom said lovingly, "Of course, I will help you!" So, Gina spent two hours every day studying her science book. She asked her mom any question she had trouble with. Gina even stayed after class to learn more from her science teacher. Gina was surprised to know that she started understanding things better. When it was time for the next science exam, she felt ready. Before she knew it, Gina made a B on her science exam.
What best shows the theme of the story?
always be brave and face your enemies
it is important to be thankful for your gifts
if we work hard, you will be rewarded
never judge a person by his or her looks
Ali was the friendliest boy in town. He helped anyone who asked him for anything. Everyone smiled when they saw Ali riding his bicycle and selling newspapers. Little Ali was also popular in school. After all, who would not like a happy kid like Ali? He made friends everywhere he went. One morning, as Ali was on his newspaper route, he tripped over a rock. He got bruised and went home in a lot of pain. The doctors told him to stay home because he had broken a leg. Now, Ali was sad to miss school, but he was sure his friends would come visit him. Days went by and only Sam from across the street came to see Ali. Sam brought board games and even told Ali what was going on at school each day. Although Ali had been nice to everyone in school, only one person had cared about him.
What is the theme of this story?
never trust someone who lies
true friends are very hard to find
friends always forgive each other
real happiness is found at home
In a story, what could a storm symbolize?
love
happiness
danger
luck
Ana couldn't sleep all night because her missed kick caused her team to lose the game. Then the next morning, she could see the sun peeking over the trees. As the sun rose higher and shined more brightly, she felt better. She thought: I know I can work practice and do better at the next game!
In this passage, the rising sun symbolizes—
Ana's house
volleyball
a second chance
a sleepless night
Match the SYMBOL to its MEANING
WATER 💧
peace, calm
🔒LOCK & 🗝️KEY
secrets
MOUNTAIN 🗻
a challenge
CROW 🐦⬛
death
Which object would best symbolize feeling TRAPPED?
butterfly
window
chains
Looking at her son's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!"
dramatic
situational
verbal
In Toy Story, human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move, but the audience is.
verbal
dramatic
situational
What type of irony is this ?
verbal
situational
dramatic
A mean old man ate a large meal at a restaurant. The waitress tried to provide him with excellent service, but every time she brought him a dish, he complained. First he thought that the soup was too cold when it was hot. Then he said that his steak was dry and chewy, when it was moist and succulent. Then he complained that one of her blonde hairs was in his mashed potatoes, but the hair was actually grey like his own. She remained patient and continued to try to help him until the end of the meal, when he left her a quarter for a tip. She replied on his way out, “Thank you for the generous tip, Mister.”
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
Tom has always liked Lucy, but Lucy has always thought Tom was annoying and unattractive. One day, Lucy comes home to find an eviction notice on her door. Apparently, her roommate had been spending the rent money that Lucy was giving her on other things. Lucy only has 24 hours to get all her stuff over to her mom’s house, and Lucy doesn’t even have a car. But Tom has a truck. So Lucy calls up Tom and asks him how he’s doing. She tells him that she’s always thought he was funny, and that they should hang out sometime. Tom thinks that Lucy has finally come around is beginning to like him. He also thinks that his jokes are funny because she is laughing after everything that he says.
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
What is the Paragraph foreshadowing?
Usually fire met civilization but as the ship approached the red glow, The Argonauts weren't so sure. They heard deep voices shouting from the shore, but the fog muffled the sound so badly it was impossible to tell whether the voices were even human.
The Argonauts saw fire so they thought they saw humans
The fog muffled the voices, so they thought they just had the first close encounter with aliens in history.
The voices were not human at all and they are in danger.
The voices are not human and are friendly voices
Which of these sentences includes the best example of foreshadowing?
When Penny left the house, she didn't know that was the last time she would ever see her family.
It was cold outside, so Harriet put on a hat and scarf on her way out the door.
After years of hard word, Trevon was proud to say he'd been accepted to Harvard.
Greg's favorite food was lasagna; he would eat it every day if he could!
A state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen is...
Slice of Pizza
Social Media
Silence
Suspense
Static characters are
characters that stay the same throughout the plot of a text
characters that change throughout the plot of a text
characters that have more than one personality trait
Dynamic characters are
characters that stay the same throughout the plot of a text
characters that change throughout the plot of a text
characters that engage in a conflict in a text
Ricky plays soccer every day and practices so he can improve. He watches soccer, reads about soccer, eats, sleeps and breathes soccer. A new kid joins the team and takes over. He becomes the star and steals the spotlight from Ricky every time. Ricky is jealous and starts to slip up in every game. He stops practicing. He loses confidence in himself and quits the team.
Ricky is an example of a static character.
Ricky is an example of a dynamic character.
Ricky is neither a static or dynamic character.
Miranda moves to the United States as a refugee. Her family has seen death and she is very afraid. She doesn't know the language or the customs. She doesn't talk for 3 months. One day, she drops the pencil sharpener in French class and a kind classmate helps her clean up. "Thank you," Miranda says. The classmate, T'John, asks Miranda on a date. Miranda begins to speak English and starts to love her new home.
Miranda is an example of a static character.
Miranda is an example of a dynamic character.
Miranda is neither a static or dynamic character.
