Figurative Language
A comparison using "like" or "as."
In a story, quotation marks are used when...
There is dialogue
The dictionary definition of a word.
What is denotation?
The text structure that explains events on a timeline.
What is chronological?
When a non-human object has human-like traits.
What is personification?
What's wrong with the following sentence:
"My aunt dinner was fantastic!"
"Aunt" is missing the apostrophe s for "aunt's"
Is the bold word denotative or connotative in meaning?
"The boy ran up the aisle to find his mom."
Denotative - it is to be taken literally.
Any added information on the page besides the main content.
What is a text feature?
"Bam!" The race was off to an exciting start.
What is onomatopoeia?
The contraction for will not is...
Won't
What is the connotative meaning of the phrase, "you really get under my skin."
It is negative in connotation, meaning that the person really bothers them.
A message that is true for most people in most places.
What is universal theme?
"The air was heavy in the crowded room as the mourners began their slow procession."
What is imagery?
What part of the sentence is the bold word?
"My sweet little kitty played with the toy mouse all night."
The subject
A word used in a non-literal way that has an added meaning.
What is connotation?
What kind of story is it when the plot is about the main character growing up and experiencing things along the way?
What is coming of age?
One step, then two
Down the stage and up again
Until our hearts' beats were few."
What sound device is used in these lines?
What is rhyme?
What part of the sentence is the bold word?
"Figaro went to the ball game just for the popcorn."
Verb
Determine the connotative meaning for the bolded word or phrase:
"He looked down his nose at all the guests at the party."
This has a negative connotation meaning his thought everyone was below him. He thought he was better than everyone at the part.
What is the template for story telling called that includes 12 specific steps?
What is The Hero's Journey?