Figurative Language
a literary device where a non-human thing, like an object or an animal, is given human qualities or characteristics.a literary device where a non-human thing, like an object or an animal, is given human qualities or characteristics.
personification
using words to convey a meaning that is opposite to or markedly different from their literal interpretation
Verbal irony
a disagreement or clash between two or more individuals
interpersonal conflict
a type of literature that uses rhythmic and often rhyming language to evoke emotion and create meaning
poetry Genres
Who survived after they were found?
Mr.Frank
The use, in speech or writing, of several words close together that all begin with the same letter or sound
alliteration
a literary device by which the audience's or reader's understanding of events or individuals in a work surpasses that of its characters.
Dramatic irony
a struggle or clash between a character and an outside force.
external conflict
a made-up story dealing with technological advances and mostly taking place in the future.
science fiction
Why did Anne Frank start writing a diary?
So she would not feel lonely.
a figure of speech where you describe one thing by referring to something else, not literally, but to emphasize a shared quality or characteristic
metaphor
Comic irony is a literary device that uses irony to create humor or amusement.
Comic irony
a psychological struggle that a character experiences within themselves, often involving a moral dilemma, personal challenges, or emotional turmoil
internal conflict
a play where there are assigned speaking parts and stage directions.
drama
How long were they hiding?
2 years
a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words "like" or "as".
simile
a rhetorical device where someone feigns ignorance or lack of knowledge to expose inconsistencies or flaws in another person's reasoning or beliefs
Socratic irony
a disagreement or clash that occurs between people in a relationship
relationship conflict
encompasses narratives crafted from imagination, distinct from nonfiction, which presents historically accurate accounts
fiction Genres
What happened to the cat?
we don't know what happened
a bold overstatement that you don't believe is true, but you're using it to make something sound more dramatic or important.
hyperbole
a situation where the audience is aware of a character's impending doom, but the character is not
Tragic irony
a disagreement or difference of opinion between team members or individuals regarding how to complete a specific task.
task conflict
works based on facts and real events, unlike fiction, which relies on imagination.
nonfiction Genres
How old was Anne when she went to hiding?
13 years old