poetry
A _____ is the comparison of two things in which one is said to be another.
metaphor
What is figurative language?
Language that goes beyond the words’ literal meanings
astr
stars
Which word correctly matches the following definition: The most important point the author makes.
Central Idea
This is what happens as a result of something else
effect
When words end in the same sounds, it is called
rhyme
True or False--Literal language is the exact meaning of a word or group of words
true
good, well
bene
Depression is a common illness that is easy to treat. Unfortunately, many people don't take their symptoms seriously and don't talk to their doctors about their problems. They don't know that depression has a physical cause; it is not a sign of weakness or a mood that will just go away.
Many people try to hide their depression and avoid getting help
To show how 2 or more things are different
contrast
A comparison of two things using the words like or asis called a _____.
simile
Which of the following two figurative language techniques is a sound device?
Onomatopoeia and alliteration
bio
life, living
Most people want to think that they are in control of their pets. However, a study by Karen McComb at the University of Sussex found that cat owners are controlled by their cats. Cat owners probably won’t have too much trouble believing this. Cats make a fairly loud noise by mixing a purr with a cry. The sound seems to be less annoying to humans than straight meowing. Using this sound, cats tell humans when they want to eat and when they want the door opened. The purr part of the sound keeps humans from becoming too annoyed, so the cat gets exactly what he or she wants
The purr part of the sound keeps humans from becoming too annoyed."
We could tell by the rotten smell that something putridwas in our trash can
rotten
What does this example of hyperbole mean: This suitcase weighs a ton!
The suitcase is very heavy!
What is an example of an alliteration?
Powerful pandas punch parrots.
time
chron
In training to be a knight, a person was expected to study hard and learn good manners. They were taught to play musical instruments, sing, and recite poetry. They also studied reading, writing, geometry, and strategy games. Another knight would then teach the person to shoot a bow and arrow, fight with a sword, and ride a horse. To say the least, knights had a well-rounded education
Knights learned a variety of subjects while training
After Lily left home for college, her dad tried to sell the computer games she had played when she was little. However, he soon found they were obsolete.
The word obsolete means
out of date
The lake was a golden mirror." This is an example of
Metaphor
He was as cool as a cucumber is an example of a(n)
simile
water
aqua
In 1981, a new television channel was introduced to showcase musicians performing their songs in music videos. This channel was called MTV, or Music Television. Since the channel first went on the air, viewership has increased, and the channel has expanded to countries all over the world. Today, MTV not only shows music videos, but a variety of other television programming as well.
MTV has been a ground-breaking TV channel
Mrs. Smith was nervous about flying on an airplane. She had never flown before. Her daughter reassuredher by telling her that planes are very safe.
The word reassured means:
comforted