Literary Elements & Devices (LED)

What is a literary element?

• A literary element is a component or characteristic found within a literary work.

• A literary element is a type of weather phenomenon described in novels.
• A literary element is a musical instrument used in poetry readings.
• A literary element is a type of punctuation mark used in writing.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

All parts of the plot, such as exposition and climax, are part of literary elements.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following are literary elements. Select all that apply.

• characterization

• theme

• mood

• tone

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

All of the following are literary devices except ___.

• narrative point-of-view

• dialogue

• foreshadowing

• repetition

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

These are what the reader derives and uses to analyze and understand a work of literature.

• Literary interpretation
• Literary elements

• Literary evaluation
• Literary analysis

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

A literary ___ is a specific word choice used by the author to make his or her piece effective.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following is an example of setting?

• The house looked like a scene out of a horror film with the lightening cracking overhead in the foggy October evening.

• Running towards her car, Rose called behind her, "I can't stay; I'm already late. I'll call you tomorrow."

• When I went downstairs, I saw my mom slicing vegetables and asked, "What's for dinner?"

• The boy had a cap of blonde hair that fell over his eyes and a curious smile upon his face.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following represents theme?

• The author's name
• The setting of the story
• The main character's favorite color
• The central idea or message in a story.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is considered hyperbole? Select all that apply.

• I have a million things to do.
• She's as tall as a mountain.
• I could sleep for a year.

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which of the following situations is considered ironic? Select all that apply (hint: there are 3).

• A water park closing due to flooding
• A library banning books
• A bakery running out of bread
• Rain on someone's wedding day

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CCSS.L.8.5A