Literary Devices and Argumentative Techniques

Flashcards based on lecture notes covering literary devices and argumentative writing techniques.

Repeating the same starting sound, as in "Sally sells seashells by the seashore," is called what?

Alliteration

"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" is an example of which poetic sound device?

Alliteration

What is the big idea behind a story that teaches us a lesson?

Theme

If a story keeps showing that 'honesty is the best policy,' what element is it focusing on?

Theme

What is the term for the author's attitude as expressed through their writing?

Tone

If a poem sounds excited and joyful, what aspect of the writing creates that feeling?

Tone

"Her smile was as bright as the sun" is an example of what kind of comparison?

Simile

"The baby was like a tiny, angry dragon" uses what figure of speech?

Simile

"Time is a thief that steals our moments" is what poetic device?

Metaphor

Saying "Life is a rollercoaster" is making what kind of comparison?

Metaphor

"I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!" is an example of what kind of exaggerated language?

Hyperbole

The sentence "My backpack weighs a ton!" uses what literary device?

Hyperbole

"The wind whispered through the trees" uses what poetic device?

Personification

"The sun peeked out from behind the clouds and smiled at the earth" is an example of what?

Personification

"The cold air bit at my face as I walked through the snow" is what kind of vivid description?

Imagery

Describing the taste of a lemon as 'sharp and sour' employs which device?

Imagery

If a dove in a poem stands for peace, what device is being used?

Symbolism

What is it called when a broken chain in a story represents freedom?

Symbolism

When a story makes you feel sad and lonely, what element is it creating?

Mood

What is created when a horror story makes readers feel scared and tense?

Mood

"He was a real Romeo with the ladies" is what kind of literary technique?

Allusion

If a writer says "Don’t act like a Scrooge," what kind of literary device are they using?

Allusion

"I will never give up. I will never back down. I will never stop trying" exemplifies which device?

Repetition

Repeating the phrase 'We will win' several times for emphasis uses which technique?

Repetition

In an argument, what is an opposing idea called?

Counterclaim

When writing an essay, what do you call the point that disagrees with your main argument?

Counterclaim

What do you call the paragraph where you explain why the other side’s argument is wrong?

Rebuttal

In an argument, providing reasons why the other side is weak or incorrect is what?

Rebuttal