Literary Devices and Techniques

The video provides an overview of the upcoming exam, focusing on constructed responses. It reviews various literary terms and techniques, such as diction, syntax, and alliteration. The teacher discusses characterization, conflict, imagery, and comparison terms like metaphors and similes. The video also covers point of view, setting, symbolism, and theme. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of tone and style in literary analysis, offering tips for exam preparation.

What is the primary focus of the upcoming EOC?

• Constructed response

• Multiple choice questions

• Fill in the blanks

• True or false questions

What is the role of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To conclude the essay

• To present the main argument

• To summarize the essay

• To introduce the topic

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

• To conclude a paragraph

• To summarize the essay

• To introduce a paragraph

• To provide evidence

Which of the following is NOT a literary term discussed in the overview?

• Mathematics

• Syntax

• Alliteration

• Diction

What is essential when discussing diction?

• Providing examples

• Listing words

• Using synonyms

• Ignoring context

Which term refers to the repetition of a sound?

• Alliteration

• Syntax

• Diction

• Archetype

What is an allusion?

• A type of conflict

• A character's dialogue

• A reference to something outside the work

• A direct quote

What is an archetype?

• A specific plot twist

• A type of setting

• A recurring symbol or motif

• A unique character

Which type of characterization involves directly stating traits?

• Direct

• Implicit

• Symbolic

• Indirect

Which term is NOT related to contrast?

• Antithesis

• Oxymoron

• Simile

• Paradox