Figurative Language Definitions
Comparing two things using like or as
A simile
"It's as hot as an oven in here" is an example of what type of figurative language?
When the student said WHOOOSH and BANG I said "you are very good at using ______"
What is onomatopoeia
The words (there are two!) for the beginning and ending parts of a word (both end in "fix")
Suffix and Affix
What is a theme?
Comparing two things without like or as
What is a Metaphor
"The sun smiled down on me" is an example of what type of figurative language?
When two characters have a ______ with each other, they are talking to each other
What is dialogue?
What is a synonym
Something big picture that you can guess from information in the text
What is an Inference?
Giving human like qualities to a non human object or idea
The eggs that Walter and Ruth fight over or the the plant that Mama takes care of in A Raisin in the sun are examples of ______
what are symbols?
In Sinners, when we saw the crows perched on top of the roof before the vampire showed up, that was an example of ________.
What is foreshadowing?
When a text is true or real it is fiction or non-fiction?
non-fiction
The overall emotion of a text - what the author is trying to make their audience feel
What is mood?
When you exaggerate to emphasize a feeling or point.
What is hyperbole?
When Katy Perry sings "Baby, you're a firework" what type of figurative language is she using?
What is metaphor?
When an author selects specific words to convey a message, they use _________ intentionally.
What does the acronym ACE(s) stand for (not on your study guide)
Answer, Cite, Explain (Sum up or so what)
When the reader draws a conclusion about a larger group based on putting information together. For example, if all my students heads are down I might draw the conclusion or make a _____ that they are tired.
What is generalization?
Something that represents another thing, often an emotion or idea.
What is a symbol?
"They took my phone so I'm going to die!" is an example of what?
What is Hyperbole?
When two forces (internal or external) struggle in a story it is the main ______.
What is conflict?
When you write ACES, you should give information in the text which can be in the form of a specific summary or text _______?
What is evidence?
When an author expressed their feelings about society or issues in society through their works
What is social commentary?