Final Review 2015-2016

Literary Devices Basic Literary Element Review Literary Element Game Directions: On a piece of paper write the numbers 1 – 40 After each clip write the type of literary element is being represented Metaphor – saying something IS something else Simile – comparing two things that are different Hyperbole – exaggerated statements that shouldn’t be taken seriously Alliteration – the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words Personification – giving something human qualities Onomatopoeia – the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named (e.g., cuckoo, sizzle, bam!)

Conflict in Literature Conflict in The Little Mermaid – Identify Do Now: What are the major conflicts for the books we’ve read this year? Give examples.

How to Write a Strong Introduction Strong Introduction -- Like a Movie What not to do – Shmoop Types of Hooks Question Quote An example/ story Broad statement

Is your Thesis a strong one? Strong thesis – Shmoop Why is your thesis important?

Strong Essay Cohesive Essay

The Odyssey Shmoop summary

Of Mice and Men Shmoop summary

Romeo and Juliet Summary

The Chocolate War