Literary Devices Review

Literary Devices Review

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English

9th - 10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one thing is another. Example: 'The snow was a white blanket on the normally green grass.'

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a hyperbole?

Back

A hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I caught a fish as big as a house.'

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is personification?

Back

Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things. Example: 'The bright orange walls screamed at her as she walked into the room.'

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is direct characterization?

Back

Direct characterization occurs when the author explicitly describes a character's traits. Example: 'He stepped short, quick steps, of a fat legged man.'

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a protagonist?

Back

The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing a conflict that must be resolved. Example: Lennie and George in 'Of Mice and Men.'

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Her stare was cold as ice.'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an antagonist?

Back

An antagonist is a character or force in conflict with the main character (protagonist).

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