Literary Device Classification

Which literary device is used in the following passage?

Although Rosie had expected to enjoy the roller coaster ride, the sensation of being flipped through the air made her relive her recent car accident. She remembered the car flipping end over end into a ravine. When the ride ended, Rosie vowed never to ride another roller coaster.

• flashback

• foreshadow

• pun

• verbal irony

• allusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which literary device is used in the following passage?

When Daniel got home from school, he went into the kitchen to get a snack. His mom was at the counter reading some mail. She glanced up at him when he walked in and said, “Why do you have an F in history?” Daniel ran from the kitchen like a native fleeing the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.

• flashback

• foreshadow

• pun

• verbal irony

• allusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which literary device is used in the following passage?

“Remember, Cinderella,” warned her fairy godmother, “you must leave the ball at midnight. If you stay later, everything will turn back as it was. Your coach will become a pumpkin again. Your gown will become rags. Promise me you will remember.” “Of course, I’ll remember,” said Cinderella, but as her coach carried her toward the ball, the warning was replaced in her mind with images of dancing and music.

• flashback

• foreshadow

• pun

• verbal irony

• allusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which literary device is used in the following passage?

Lightening flashed across the sky in jagged strokes. My siblings worried that it might strike the house. I wanted to calm them with an explanation of how lightning really works, but I couldn’t remember how my science teacher explained it. And then it struck me.

• flashback

• foreshadow

• pun

• verbal irony

• allusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which literary device is used in the following passage?

Sally came home after a date with Todd and flopped on the couch. Her mom asked, “Didn’t you have a good time with Todd?” Sally responded, “We had a wonderful time. It was almost as fun as getting a root canal.”

• flashback

• foreshadow

• pun

• verbal irony

• allusion

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Which literary device is used in the following passage?

“This is SO not a good idea,” Marla whispered to Ashley as they snuck down the hall. “If my brother finds out, we are going to get into so much trouble.” The floorboards creaked and the two girls froze, too nervous to move.

• flashback

• foreshadow

• pun

• verbal irony

• allusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which literary device is used in the following passage?

I rode my bike home from school and tried to leave it standing outside. Unfortunately, it couldn’t stand because it was two-tired.

• flashback

• foreshadow

• pun

• verbal irony

• allusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which literary device is used in the following passage?

In math class, Toby was excited about the competition the teacher had planned for the day. Mr. Santos gave the students clues to solve a math problem and told them to follow the bread crumbs.

• flashback

• foreshadow

• pun

• verbal irony

• allusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which literary device is used in the following passage?

Tomas dressed for work, deciding to wear a crisp, white button-up under his suede jacket. He made coffee and filled his travel mug before beginning the sixty minute commute to work. When a sports car cut him off on the highway, he slammed on his breaks, and coffee dripped all over his pristine white shirt. “This day is off to a great start,” he muttered to himself.

• flashback

• foreshadow

• pun

• verbal irony

• allusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which literary device is used in the following passage?

Luca stood, rooted to the spot. He heard a rustling noise, like something slithering on leaves. Out of the corner of his eye he saw his mom headed for the leaf pile. He had always been afraid of snakes, and so had his mom. He wanted to warn her, but he couldn’t make himself move!

• flashback

• foreshadow

• pun

• verbal irony

• allusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5