Figurative Language Terms
What is a hyperbole?
An outrageous exaggeration that emphasizes a point
Define “form“
the structure or pattern of a poem
(what the poem looks and sounds like)
"The raindrops danced on the tabletop."
personification
What era does the play A christmas carol take place?
Victorian Era
First president of The United States ?
George Washington
What is a metaphor?
Compares 2 things without the words "like" or "as"
Define “ Stanza”
the building block of poetry: lines of poetry grouped together, with white space above and below.
"The last day of school is like a day at the beach - easy and relaxing."
simile
Is this TRUE or False
When Billy arrives in Bath, he has nowhere to stay.
True
How many hearts does a worm have?
5
What is personification?
Gives human characteristics (actions, feelings, thoughts) to nonhuman objects, animals or ideas
Define “rhyme scheme”
the pattern of sounds that repeats at the end of a line or stanza
“I am dead as a Doorknob”
Simile
What seems inviting to Billy when he looks through the window of the old house? ( 2 things)
- Fireplace
- Animals
- Bed and Breakfast
- Furniture
What Is Always Coming But Never Arrives?
Tomorrow
"Zoom, Pow, Crash" is an example of what figurative language?
Onomatopoeia
Define “rhythm”
the “stresses” or “accents” in the words of the poem
BAM! The door shut behind me.
onomatopoeia
What does the landlady do with all her pets?
Stuffs them
If I Have It, I Don’t Share It. If I Share It, I Don’t Have It. What Is It?
A secret
What is an alliteration?
The repetition of the first consonant sound in several words
How many poetry terms did we learn?
4
Betty Botter bought some butter, but she said this butter's bitter; if I put it in my batter, it will make my batter bitter.
alliteration
What does Marley in the Christmas Carol say at the beginning of the play?
“My name is Jacob Marley and I am dead”
Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the USA?
France.