Literary Devices
What is a simile?
A figurative comparison between two objects or persons using like or as.
What does non-verbal communication mean?
It refers to a message that is sent through body language.
(ex. Slouching in the chair to show your bored, smiling to show happiness, etc.)
What is imagery?
the use of pictures or senses to create images
(ex. hearing, taste, touch, smell, sight,etc.)
The use of words to mimic sounds.
(ex. bang, clang, whoosh, etc.)
What is paraverbal communication?
Refers to how something is said.(ex. voice tone, pitch, speed, volume, etc.)
A well known idiom
1. Raining cats and dogs
2. Piece of cake
3. Break a leg
4. Spill the beans
An example of verbal communication.
Anything that has to do with telling someone something or conveying a message through writing.
What is a metaphor?
A direct comparison without using 'like' 'as' or 'then'.
An example of oral communication
1. talking to friend on video call
2. talking to parents face-to-face
3.
Where are ellipsis' most commonly found in everyday life
Texting people
Where would you speak formally?
1. At wedding
2. presenting to class
3. award speech