What does Anachronism mean?

Writers putting things in places they don't belong chronologically

What is the definition of onomatopoeia?

Words that are given to/mimic sounds

What is the definition of Imagery?

Vivid language that uses the 5 senses to create an image for the reader

What is the definition of mood?

the feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates within the reader

The author's attitude and feelings toward the subject

Which of the following is an example of irony?

An English teacher not knowing how to spell everyday words correctly

What is the definition of Diction?

word choices a writer makes to effectively convey their message

What is the definition of the literary device "rhyme"?

the repetition of syllables, typically at the end of a verse line

Which of the following is an example of Hyperbole?

Bro stop making me laugh; I'm dying over here!

What is the definition of foreshadowing?

Being warned or told about a future event

What is the definition of Allusion in literature?

A reference to a well known figure or thing

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1
What does Anachronism mean?
The attitude of the writer towards a subject or topic
Being able to time travel in literature
Putting a time machine in a story or poem
Writers putting things in places they don't belong chronologically
2
What two literary devices are almost always present in creative writing?
Imagery and Diction
Simile and Metaphor
Imagery and Simile
Diction and Repetition
3
Which of the answers below is an example of a juxtaposition
Broke and Miserable
Money and Clowns
Love and War
Happy and Lucky
4
What literary device is Scooby Doo an example of?
Metaphor
Anthropomorphism
Personification
Irony
5
What is the definition of onomatopoeia?
Words used for loud noises
Words that represent feeling and motion
Words that are given to/mimic sounds
Comic book language
6
What literary device is used to compare two things using "like" or "as"?
Irony
Metaphor
Juxtaposition
Simile
7
Which of the following is a metaphor?
He was as loud as a lion
The storm was rained heavy rains for a week; it felt never-ending
She had a heart of gold
He ran like he a cheetah
8
What is the definition of Imagery?
Vivid language that uses the 5 senses to create an image for the reader
Describing things in a little bit of detail
Using pictures in a story or a poem
Using descriptive language to help the reader see what the theme is
9
Which of the following is an example of Personification?
Donkey from "Shrek"
Elsa from "Frozen"
Lightning McQueen from "Cars"
Simba from "The Lion King"
10
What is the definition of mood?
How a character is feeling in a piece of writing
a temporary state of mind or feeling
the writer's opinion about emotions
the feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates within the reader
11
What is tone?
Any combination of words used to tell the reader exactly what the theme is
How the audience should feel
Description words used in only poems
The author's attitude and feelings toward the subject
12
Which of the following is an example of irony?
A little kid falling
A tree growing legs and walking
An English teacher not knowing how to spell everyday words correctly
A police officer arresting someone
13
What is the definition of Diction?
writers using odd and difficult language to sound better
word choices a writer makes to effectively convey their message
language used in poems to help create feelings and meaning
words that are used to make the story better
14
What is the definition of the literary device "rhyme"?
BARS, STRAIGHT BARS
the repetition of syllables, typically at the end of a verse line
using words that are the same length at the end of each verse line
the repetition of syllables at the beginning of words
15
True or False: Repetition is using the same words or phrases over and over again to make meaning?
False
True
16
True or False: Allegories are written works that can be interpreted to have hidden meanings
False
True
17
Which of the following is an example of Hyperbole?
I worked for years to be here
Bro stop making me laugh; I'm dying over here!
I waited all night for you to text me back
She wore a huge smile on her face
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What is the definition of foreshadowing?
A memory from the past that a character remembers
Being warned or told about a future event
The emotional response characters have when their warnings are ignored
Using words to create feeling in a poem or story
19
What is the following tongue twister an example of: She sells seashells by the seashore.
Imagery
Anachronism
Diction
Alliteration
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What is the definition of Allusion in literature?
Writers using imagery to help tell the story
A reference to a well known figure or thing
Something being in a time that it does not belong in
Playing tricks on the mind and hiding truth

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