Figurative Language
The use of these 2 words could mean the difference a simile and a metaphor
What is like or as?
This text structure refers to a text that presents events in the order that they happened
What is chronological?
This appeal focuses on connecting to people's emotions
What is pathos?
This refers to how the poem is physically arranged or organized
This term refers to the most important idea(s) or message within a text
What is central idea?
This type of figurative language uses an object to refer to something else, typically an abstract idea (ex. eagle = freedom)
What is Symbolism?
This text structure presents an issue or event, followed by the result of that event
What is cause and effect?
This appeal focuses on connecting to the reader's/listener's logical reasoning
What is logos?
Poems often use these elements to express something other than what is literally being said, usually to evoke certain emotions or different ways of thinking about things
What is figurative language?
This term refers to your position on something, like an argument, or what you are writing about
What is a claim?
The following example uses this common figurative language device:
“The troubled sky reveals / The grief it feels.”
What is personification?
The following are examples of this structural text element: captions, pictures, graphs, table of contents
What are text features?
This appeal focuses on shared values/beliefs, or background knowledge
What is ethos?
Poems will often use this descriptive language in order to help a reader picture specific scenes or feelings
What is imagery?
Commonly used character roles, settings/situations, or symbols are known as this term
What is an archetype?
Saying something "Costs an arm and a leg" is an example of this type of figurative language
What is an idiom? OR What is hyperbole?
The following statements represent this text structure:
Many students struggle with time management. Implementing a daily schedule and prioritizing tasks can help students manage their time more effectively.
What is problem and solution?
The 3 main reasons or purposes why an author writes a text
What is to inform, persuade, or entertain?
Poems, like other texts, may use this element to add emphasis to a particular thought, feeling, or picture, making sure readers know it is important (Hint: the "I Cannot Forget" poem uses this)
What is repetition?
The following are examples of this term: the loss of innocence, good triumphs over evil, life and death, unrequited love
What is theme?
This stanza from Langston Hughes' poem "Dreams" contains these 2 common figurative language elements:
"Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly."
What is metaphor and personification?
The following statements are an example of this text structure:
Both cats and dogs make popular pets. However, cats are more independent, while dogs require more attention and training.
What is compare and contrast?
In an argument, the writer should always include this major element to better persuade readers that their position is better
What is a counterclaim or counterargument?
This common tongue twister is an example of these 2 sound devices:
"She sells sea shells by the sea shore"
What is alliteration and assonance?
You've fallen into my trap! If it's points you wish from me, you must answer this riddle, see:
"What has keys but can't open locks, space but no room, and you can enter but can't go inside?"
What is a keyboard?