Grades 7–12 · English

Literary Devices Review Games

Students can define metaphor and still miss it in a passage. A review game built on real excerpts closes that gap faster than another terms list, because identification is the thing being practised.

Literary analysis is recognition under pressure — the exact skill an exam tests. Game questions that show a line and ask what's happening in it rehearse that directly.

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What these games cover

How to run this well

  1. 1Use real excerpts, not invented examples — the difficulty is the point.
  2. 2Ask for effect, not just name: 'what does this do to the reader' is the exam question.
  3. 3Include a couple of lines with two devices working at once.

Common questions

Are these literary devices review games free?

Yes. Every game here is free to play and free to clone into your own account. There's no trial, no card, and students never need an account to join.

Do my students need to create accounts?

No. You project the game and students join with a code on any device, or play in teams from their seats with no devices at all.

How long does a english review game take?

A full quiz board runs about 20–30 minutes. A buzz-in or lightning round works as a 5–10 minute warm-up or exit activity.

Can I change the questions?

Yes — clone any of these grades 7–12 games into your account and edit every question, answer, and point value. It's usually faster than starting from scratch.

Can I use this with no projector?

Yes. Any screen the class can see works, including a TV or a shared laptop screen for small groups.

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