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Figurative Language

WordDefinition
Metaphor it compares two objects/things without using the words "like" or "as"
Simile figure of speech that compares using “like” or “as”
Hyperbole exaggerated statements
Personification human characteristics to something nonhuman
Alliteration repetition of the same consonant sound
Onomatopoeia sounds described in words or words imitate the sound such as buzz, boom, pow, or zap
Cliche Over used figurative language
Kathy arrived at the grocery store with an army of children. Metaphor or Simile? Metaphor
My is like an ocean. Metaphor or Simile? Simile
That was the easiest question in the world. Personification or Hyperbole? Hyperbole
the boat hugged the shore. Simile or Personification? Personification
The beautiful bouquet blossomed in the bright sun Personification or Alliteration? Alliteration
ding-dong, hiss, buzz, Metaphor or Onomatopoeia? Onomatopoeia
As white as snow Metaphor or Simile? Simile
as fast as a cheetah Alliteration or Simile? Simile
Name the 5 types of Author's Purposes or PIEED? Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Explain and Describe
Rhyme scheme patterns used in poetry such as AABB, ABAB, etc
Refrain line or phrase repeated throughout a poem
Line group of words together on line of the poem
Dialogue conversation
Poet Author of the poem
Speaker voice behind the poem; the person the reader imagines speaking
Stanza are groupings of lines throughout a poem
Mood feelings the readers has towards a text
Tone feelings the authors has towards the subject of the text
Imagery mental pictures taking place while reading or listening
Symbolism objects represent other things
Theme Message or lesson about life
True or False - Allusion is to make mention of a famous historical or literary figure. Ex My dad is the local Scrooge. True : The famous mentioning was that of Scrooge. A famous literary from "A Christmas Carol".
Complete the analogy. Friend: enemy calm: answers may vary
Complete the analogy. Breathe: Lungs Digest: Stomach
True or False - This is a pun. Be kind to your dentist, even a dentist has fillings. True - Pun is a play on words that have several meanings. fillings feelings
True or False. This is a pun. Question: What do you call a cinnamon bun that does well in school? Answer: An honor roll True - Pun is a play on words that have several meanings. roll
True or False: Jumbo shrimp is an oxymoron. True, because shrimp means little, yet jumbo is big. The two words contradict each other.
True or False: Bittersweet is an oxymoron. True, because bitter contradicts sweet.
True of False: The Living dead is an oxymoron. True, because living contradicts dead.
Name the term that mean an expression where the literal meaning is not the meaning of the expression. Ex. "Break a leg" , "Call it day" or "Better late than never" Idiom
Name the term that means the repeating of consonant sounds example (silken, sad, uncertain, rustling" Consonance
Name the term that means repeating of vowel sounds example (Lake, Fate, Base, Fade) Assonance
Name the ELA Class that ready for the READING EOGS! This class is READY!
Created by: English7thgrade
 

 



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