1. English I Literary Devices
TEST REVIEW

2. word choice writers use to create and convey a typical mood, tone, and atmosphere to their readers.

3. a short, personal account of an incident in someone’s life (usually intended to entertain or make a point).

4. an element of uncertainty in a text, in which something can be interpreted in a number of different ways.

5. brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.

6. Example of ______ A pilot has a fear of heights
A police station gets robbed

7. an expression that has been overused to the extent that it loses its original meaning or novelty.

8. literal or dictionary meaning of a word.
Family: group of related individuals.

9. Example of ___________
“Three Little Pigs” a considered both a fable and a(n) ________ about the Great Depression.

10. Hyperbole
definition?

11. Example of _____________
We know that Clark Kent is also Superman, but the characters in the show do not know this information.

12. Author’s use of language that appeals to the five senses.

13. Examples of ___________
“Everything happens for a reason”
“Don’t judge a book by its cover”
“Happily ever after”

14. character is described by the author/narrator/ other characters.
(think adjectives)

15. a proposition, statement, or phrase that asserts or implies both the truth and falsity of something

16. Provide an example of a metaphor:

17. Example of _________ Different ways to say the same thing:
Peruse (sophisticated)
Examine (formal/standard)
Look over (informal/standard)
Check it out (colloquial)

18. the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

19. a work in which the characters, images, and/or events act as symbols.
The symbolism in an _______can be interpreted to have a deeper meaning.

20. an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

21. a character's traits are revealed by action and speech (think verbs/actions)

22. refers to polite, indirect expressions that replace words and phrases considered harsh and impolite or unpleasant.

23. Examples of ______________.
“Friends help murder victim’s family”
“Students cook and serve grandparents”

24. Example of ___________
Saying
“Correctional facility”
instead of
“Prison”

25. A contradiction between what we expect to happen and what really does take place in a situation.

26. Example of ____________
As I was driving home from work last Friday, I realized I needed to stop and get gas. I decided I would just get gas over the weekend so I could get home to let my dogs out to enjoy the beautiful afternoon. However, I didn’t end up driving my vehicle this weekend, and this morning I remembered that my gas tank was empty, and I wouldn’t be able to make it to work without stopping to fill up. I realized I shouldn’t put important tasks off until the last minute because I rarely remember to do them when it’s actually convenient for me.

27. TONE

28. Occurs when the audience or the reader knows something important that a character in a play or story does not know.

29. Define verbal irony: .

30. Implicitly uses “is” or “are” to make comparison between two things that are generally unrelated.

31. Ethos

32. evokes certain feelings/creates an atmosphere within the text (often established through setting)

33. 4 out of 5 moms recommend Tide to get out the toughest stains!
Ethos, pathos, or logos?
4 out of 5 moms recommend Tide to get out the toughest stains!

34. Ethos, pathos or logos?
“The research conducted by professionals at Harvard University suggest that you should learn a second language.”

35. Ethos, pathos, or logos?
“If you don’t purchase life insurance and something happens to you, how will your family survive?”

36. Ethos, pathos, or logos?
“You don’t need to jump in front of a train to know it’s a bad idea, so why do you need to try drugs to know that they’re damaging?”

37. “Doctors recommend using IcyHot over any other brand.”
Ethos, pathos, or logos?
“Doctors recommend using IcyHot over any other brand.”

38. Pathos

39. Logos

40. https://www.scribd.com/document/370983166/ethos- pathos-logos-definitions-and-worksheet-pdf

41. a thing, idea or animal is given human attributes.

42. Simile
Define:

43. the use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense.

44. THEME * 44