3.2 Analyzing Language and Structure

• Personification gives human qualities to non-human objects.

  True
• What is the purpose of irony in literature?

  Creates humor or sarcasm
• What is the definition of a simile?

  A comparison using "like" or "as"
• What literary device hints at future events in a text?

  Foreshadowing
• A metaphor in literature creates vivid imagery
• Symbolism adds deeper layers of interpretation to a text.


  True
• What literary device is used in the example "The city was a concrete jungle"?

  Metaphor
• What literary device is used in the example "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse"?

  Hyperbole
• Match the literary device with its definition:

  Metaphor ↔️ Comparison without "like" or "as"

  Simile ↔️ Comparison using "like" or "as"

  Personification ↔️ Giving human qualities to non-human things

  Hyperbole ↔️ Exaggeration for emphasis
• What does imagery in literature appeal to?

  The senses
• Match the literary device with its purpose in understanding a text:

  Metaphor ↔️ Creates vivid imagery

  Simile ↔️ Illustrates a characteristic

  Personification ↔️ Forms emotional connections

  Symbolism ↔️ Adds deeper layers of meaning
• What is the effect of personification on the reader?

  Emotional connection
• Steps to analyze the use of literary devices in a text:

  1️⃣ Identify the literary device

  2️⃣ Define its purpose

  3️⃣ Explain its effect on the reader
• Imagery uses vivid descriptions to appeal to the senses
• What is irony?

  A contrast between what is said and meant
• A metaphor emphasizes similarities and creates vivid imagery
• Foreshadowing creates suspense and anticipation
• The language used by an author can have a significant impact on the reader
• Arrange the following steps to analyze the use of language in a text:

  1️⃣ Identify literary devices

  2️⃣ Consider their effects

  3️⃣ Analyze their contribution to the overall meaning
• Match the structure type with its purpose:

  Narrative ↔️ Tells a story

  Expository ↔️ Explains information

  Persuasive ↔️ Argues a point

  Descriptive ↔️ Paints a picture
• What is the purpose of a persuasive text structure?

  Argues a point
• What is the purpose of narrative structure in a text?

  Controls the way the story is told
• How does paragraph structure guide the reader through the narrative?

  Emphasizes important information
• Personification brings inanimate objects to life by giving them human qualities.

  True
• A metaphor is a comparison between two unlike things without using the words like or as.
• Irony is a contrast between what is said and what is meant, adding humor or sarcasm to the text.


  True
• Match the literary device with its definition:

  Personification ↔️ Giving human qualities to non-human things

  Imagery ↔️ Vivid descriptions appealing to the senses

  Foreshadowing ↔️ Hinting at events to come

  Irony ↔️ Contrast between what is said and meant
• A metaphor creates vivid imagery by emphasizing similarities between two unlike things without using "like" or "as".

  True
• Analyzing literary devices helps readers understand the author's message and the text's overall impact.


  True
• Analyzing structural elements helps readers understand how the author deliberately crafted the text to convey their message.

  True
• Literary devices such as metaphors and similes enhance thematic depth by highlighting key ideas and emotions.
• "He ran as fast as a cheetah" is an example of a simile
• The understatement "It was a bit chilly" emphasizes the severity of the cold
• What is the definition of a metaphor?

  A comparison without "like" or "as"
• Symbolism uses an object to represent an idea or concept
• How can language impact the reader in a text?

  Creates specific effects
• Why is imagery important in literature?

  Allows visualization
• What is a metaphor?

  A comparison without "like" or "as"
• Symbolism adds deeper meaning and layers of interpretation to a text.


  True
• Identifying literary devices is crucial for understanding a text's structure and message.


  True