8.4 - Literary Devices
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Practice Questions
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What is imagery?
💡 Hint: Think about how a picture is painted with words.
Give an example of alliteration.
💡 Hint: Look for words starting with the same consonant sound.
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What literary device uses vivid descriptions to create mental pictures?
💡 Hint: Think about how an author 'paints' a scenario in your mind.
True or False: Irony is always the same as sarcasm.
💡 Hint: Consider how irony can exist without sarcasm.
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Analyze how the use of symbolism in a chosen literary work enhances its theme.
💡 Hint: Look at different symbols and what they represent in terms of the story's overall message.
Discuss the role of foreshadowing in creating suspense in a known story.
💡 Hint: Refer back to when you first felt tension build in a plot—what happened to hint at it?
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- Understanding Imagery in Literature
- Symbolism in Literature Explained
- Irony in Literature: Definitions and Examples
- Foreshadowing: What It Is and How to Use It
- Alliteration: Definition and Examples
- Understanding Personification
- Types of Literary Devices
- Top 10 Literary Devices
- An Introduction to Literary Devices
- Literary Devices List: 20 Literary Terms You Should Know