figurative language
what type of figurative language is this?
a phrase describing something as something not in reality.
metaphor
what type of figurative language is this the definition of?
words that are used to describe sounds that actually resemble the sounds they are referring to
onomatopoeia
what poem format is this?
no rules for rhyming or syllables
free verse
what word is this the definition of
someone doing an action suddenly or unexpectedly
Spontaneous
what is an oxymoron
putting two opposite things together for humor
what figurative language is this?
a sentence comparing two things using like or as.
simile
what type of figurative language is this?
a joke that plays with words that sound alike but have different meanings
puns
what poem format is this?
a poem divided into sections, which are like paragraphs in a story
stanza poem
what word is this the definition of
the state of being logically, factually or legally sound
validity
what is the prologue of a book for?>
to set the stage and give the reader background information
what figurative language is this?
a type of speech that uses extreme, intentional exaggeration for emphasis, drama, or humor.
hyperbole
what figurative language is this?
a common phrase with a hidden meaning that you cannot understand just by looking at the literal words
idiom
what poem format is this?
a three line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern
haiku
what word is this the definition of
the compares or contrast two or more things
Difference
what is the difference between a book and a novel
novels are based off of fiction
what figurative language is this?
giving non living objects human-like traits
Personification
what figurative language is this?
using an object, person, or situation to represent a different hidden meaning
symbolism
what poem format is this?
the first letter of each line spells out a word
acrostic poem
what word is this the definition of
using only words that are short to get the point across
concise
do grade levels affect level of understanding
no
what figurative language is this?
when two or more nearby words in a sentence repeat the same starting sound.
alliteration
what figurative language is this?
a situation or statement where there is a sharp contrast between what is expected and what actually happened
irony
what poem format is this?
you take a page from an existing text, select certain words, and cover the rest of the text to create a new poem
blackout poetry
what word is this the definition of
to match or copy someone or something
emulate
what is a synecdoche
a type of figurative language that uses one part of something to mean the whole thing