Rhetoric
Figurative Language Examples
Figurative Language Definitions
Grammar
Mr. Hoard
100

You should help homeless people because my pastor says so.

Ethos

100

Paul pets patties dog pretty often.

Alliteration

100

Giving human or animal qualities to something that is not a human or animal.

Personification

100

"What would you do if you had that much money."

What is incorrect about this sentence?

There should be a question mark at the end instead of a period.

100

How old is Mr. Hoard?

27

200

You should help homeless people because it will help decrease the number of homeless people blocking the roads.

Logos

200

I'm full as a tick after eating that much pie!

Simile

200

Repeating initial consonant sounds (the first letter of each word is the same).

Alliteration

200

"I just can't stand Paul he's so annoying."

What is incorrect about this sentence?

There should be either a period or a comma after "Paul."

200

How many cats does Mr. Hoard have?

Two

300

You should help homeless people because they are hungry and sad.

Pathos

300

Don't trust Johnny, he's a rat.

Metaphor

300

Making a comparison between two unlike things without using the words "like" or "as."

Metaphor

300

"That's my cats blanket."

What is incorrect about this sentence?

"Cats" should be "cat's."
300

What is Mr. Hoard's favorite book?

Battle Cry of Freedom

400

You should use this toothpaste because it will help lower your chances of getting cavities by fifty percent.

Logos

400

The trees danced in the breeze.

Personification

400

Making a comparison between two unlike things using the words "like" or "as."

Simile

400

"I learned so much about figuritive language this year."

What is incorrect about this sentence?

"Figuritive" should be "figurative."

400

What city is Mr. Hoard from?

Tallahassee

500

You should eat more green vegetables, according to the world's number one most smart scientist.

Ethos

500

It's so hot outside, it must be a thousand degrees.

Hyperbole

500

Making an exaggeration.

Hyperbole

500

"Hanks birthday is just next month."

What is incorrect about this sentence?

"Hanks" should be "Hank's."

500

What university or college did Mr. Hoard graduate from?

Florida State University

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