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A type of writing that is used to explain, describe, give information, or inform.

The argument or view of an issue from the other side.

"The teacher is so salty today. She is throwing some serious shade." What type of language?

The narrator uses the pronoun ‘I’, (or, in plural first person, ‘we’).

“He had no idea of the disastrous chain of events to follow” is an example of what device?

A comparison using “like” or “as”.

The dictionary defines the word 'rose' as "a bush or shrub that produces flowers." This is the:

A figure of speech in which  contradictory terms appear in conjunction .

Where actions or events have the opposite result from what is expected or what is intended.

A technique whereby an incident is indicated beforehand when the author includes hints of cues.

Which type of language is the following sentence: "That English test was a piece of cake!"

When someone says the opposite of what they really mean or intend.

The narrator is not a character in the story but knows everything about the story.

An interjected scene that takes the narrative back in time from the current point in the story.

“That joke is so old, the last time I heard it I was riding on a dinosaur."

A speech given by a single person to an audience.

"Mr. Stewart acts by the book and never lets anyone deceive him easily.” Which point of view?

This writing aims to help the reader visualize, in detail, a character, event, or place.

In poetry, this device is expressed through stressed and unstressed syllables. 

The first sentence in a paragraph. Its job is to introduce the main ideas of a paragraph.

This point of view directly addresses the reader as 'you'.

Mary likes hiking, swimming, and to ride a bicycle. Is this sentence parallel?

The emotional feeling or atmosphere that a work of literature produces in a reader.

Pride and Prejudice with Zombies makes fun of the original novel by Jane Austen. This describes

The narrator uses "I" to refer to himself/herself.

Darth Vader is the character in opposition to Luke Skywalker in Star Wars. He is the _____.

The Daily Show pokes fun at our current society and political events. This is which device?

The historical moment in time and geographic location in which a story takes place. 

a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning.

The repetition of initial consonant sounds.

In Romeo and Juliet the audience knows Juliet isn't dead when Romeo drinks the poison, this is:

'Knowledge' and 'Ignorance' are an example of a...

Poetry that does not conform to a regular meter or rhyme scheme.

Mary likes hiking, swimming, and bicycling. Is this sentence parallel?

The giving of human attributes to inanimate objects.

A word opposite in meaning to another.

The purpose of this writing is to tell a story, whether that story is real or imaginary.

Can't, won't, shouldn't, and should've are ____ and should not be included in formal writing.

A feeling of excitement, curiosity, or expectation about what will happen.

'Lazy' and 'Lethargic' are:

Refers to a well-known story, event, person, or object in order to make a comparison.

The corruption of the American Dream is a main idea in"The Great Gatsby". This is the:

Visually descriptive or figurative language. It uses the five senses.

A type of writing that relates a clear sequence of events that occurs over time.

“Oh, Starbucks, how I love you!” is an example of what literary device?

Which is the correct spelling?

A humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing.

A character struggles with revealing a secret to a loved one. Which type of conflict is this?

The last sentence in a paragraph. Its job is to summarize the main idea of the paragraph.

A character stands in conflict with a hypocritical education system. Which type of conflict?

Choose the Canadian spelling:

Visual poetry is also known as:

A character struggles against hypothermia in a snow storm. Which type of conflict is this?

Choose the Canadian spelling:

The  part of the story where the main conflict is resolved, whether for better or for worse. 

The narrator is not a character in the story but narrates through the eyes of one character.

All of the following are informal in writing, EXCEPT:

"Her beauty hangs upon the cheek of night, like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear" is a _______.

A Northern American might say, “hello.” A Southern American might say, “howdy.” This is their:

The meaning of the situation is understood by the audience but not by the characters.

These characters have more fully developed personalities and express a range of emotion/change.

The opposing force in a story. It could be a human enemy, or it could be non-human.

"Don’t act like a Romeo in front of her" is an example of which device?

The repetition of the same or similar sounds occurs in two or more words. 

The person in a literary work who stands in opposition to the protagonist.

This point of view uses pronouns such as: 'he,' 'she,' and 'they'.

"Sometimes you cannot clearly discern between anger and frustration." Which point of view?

The sequence of events in a story.

_______ was a great fire in 1949.

Romeo is a romantic person, Mercutio, is witty and not at all romantic. Mercutio is a ___.

In Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven”, the black bird stands for death and loss. This is:

A word/phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase (same language). 

"Substantial revisions are needed before the project can be considered complete."

Napoleon is an incredible leader because he uses manipulation, bribery, and fear. This is a:

The many important events that lead up to the climax in a story.

“I felt like I was getting drowned with shame and disgrace.” What point of view is this?

A general observation about life/ human nature. This is present in every piece of literature.

This occurs when the audience or reader of a text knows something that the characters do not.

 The usage of informal or everyday language in literature.

This part of the plot sets the action in motion in a narrative. 

A character speaks directly to the audience but goes unheard by the characters onstage.

A struggle between opposing forces. Usually the main character struggles against another force.

The use of an object, person, situation or word to represent something else.

Julie and Monica love _______ new home.

A speech that one gives to oneself. In a play, a character talks to herself, thinking out loud.

"The golden yellow sunlight filtered down through the pale new leaves on the oak trees."

A rose is associated with romantic love, beauty, Valentines Day, and anniversaries. This is:

"I'm just gonna watch the movie cuz I ain't reading the book!".

This sentence outlines the focus of the essay and explains what the essay is going to be about.

Harry Potter engages in an ongoing battle against Lord Voldemort. Which type of conflict?

Choose the Canadian spelling:

The main character in a literary work that the reader or audience empathizes with.

"Her silken dress whispered and sighed as she settled into the chair"

A writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story.

The practice of making fun of a human weakness or character flaw in order to bring about change

"His soul swooned slowly as he heard the snow falling faintly" is an example of which device?

The leading character of a drama or literary work.

Katniss in the Hunger Games is an example of a ____ in a literary work.

The substitution of a mild expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt.

When a speaker directly addresses someone or something that isn't present in the literary work.

The emotional and imaginative association surrounding a word.

The circled sentence is the:

This won't ____________ you if you remember it. 

When phrases in a sentence have similar or the same grammatical structure.

"The woman whom I met in Singapore was interested in working in Australia."

 The point of highest tension in a narrative. 

“Canadians cling to three myths about their country.” is the first line of an essay. It is the:

A figure of speech that uses exaggeration for effect.

These characters have no depth and no change; we only see one side or aspect of them.

The opening line (or two) that grabs your reader’s attention at the start of an essay.

The teacher said, "Her grandmother has passed away", instead of saying, "She has died".

The figure whose personality traits are the opposite of the main character’s.

The language used by the people of a specific area, class, district or other group of people.

"The wheels of justice turn slowly" is an example of which device?

The strict dictionary meaning of a word.

Someone dies in their living room. This is an example of:

A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

This type of writing influences the reader to assume the author’s point of view.

In the movie, "Up", Carl as a an older man, has a memory of meeting his wife and marrying her.

"“Nothing was stolen. I had an honest thief.” – Donald Trump. This quote explains which device?