Language and structural Devices

What is juxtaposition?

• A false clue which has the reader believing one thing when another is true.

• When events in the future are hinted at.

• When two things are compared based on how they look alike

• When two different ideas are put together for effect.

'in medias res' is

• 1. A narrative technique where the story starts with a flashback to explain the backstory.

• 1. A style of writing where the author reveals the plot at the end.

• 1. A narrative technique where the story begins in the middle of an action, rather than at the beginning.

• 1. A type of setting that describes an isolated location.

1. Which of the following is an example of polysyndeton?

• 1. "She was tired, but she smiled and went on with her work."

• He ran and jumped and swam all afternoon."

• 1. "The room was dark, quiet, and cold."

• 1. "He was tall, dark, and handsome."

Identify which device is used in the following sentence:

"At first, I didn’t understand, but later, I realized the truth."

Temporal Markers, Simile, Hyperbole, foreshadowing, Imagery

Which of the following sentences uses emotive language to convey strong feelings?

• The mountain was tall and steep, with a clear view from the top.

• The sun was shining brightly in the sky, casting long shadows on the ground.

• The heartbreaking loss left her feeling hopeless and lost, as if the world had turned its back on her.

• The book was long, but interesting, and kept me engaged throughout.

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates pathetic fallacy?

• The mountain stood tall and silent against the horizon.

• The river flowed gently, reflecting the calm of the countryside.

• The wind howled through the trees as if it were crying out in anguish.

• The sun was setting, casting a golden light over the beach, and the waves crashed gently against the shore.

What does "Tone" express in a text?

• Expresses the writer's attitude toward or feelings about the subject matter and audience.

• The main point of the paragraph or text.

• A character in a story who is against the protagonist.

• Expresses how you feel after reading the text

In Beyond the Sky and Earth, the phrase “I was struck by...” is repeated in the opening paragraphs. What literary device does this repetition demonstrate?

• Epistrophe

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Anaphora

In Chinese Cinderella, Adeline Yen Mah writes, “The thought of leaving school throbbed at the back of my mind like a persistent toothache.” Which language or structural device is used in this sentence?

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Simile

In A Game of Polo with a Headless Goat,
“The noise of the approaching cars grew; horns tooting, bells ringing, and the special rattles of the donkeys as they drew closer.”

Which device is used in this sentence?

• Onomatopoeia

• Alliteration

• Imagery

• Personification