Figurative Language Pt.1
It is as hot as the Sahara Desert today.
What is Simile?
The Grand Galloping Gala is the best place for Pinkie Pie.
What is Alliteration?
True or false: a theme is a central message
What is True?
What is the Exposition?
The state of being stretched tight
Mental or emotional strain
I am so tired I could sleep for a year.
What is Hyperbole?
Eyes are a window to the soul.
What is Metaphor?
Can theme be just one word?
What is No?
The most exciting part of the story, where the conflict is being resolved.
What is the Climax?
Suggest or call attention to indirectly;
Hints at something, but doesn’t say what it is
What is Allude?
When asked about her date last night, Sarah said her favorite part was when the man forced her to pay for the entire bill.
What is Verbal Irony?
In Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Snow White takes an apple from an old lady who only we know is the wicked queen.
What is Dramatic Irony?
True or false: There can only be one theme per story.
What is False?
The main character, most often the "good guy"
What is Protagonist?
Showing great attention to detail
Very careful and precise
What is Meticulous?
My alarm clock yelled at me to get out of bed this morning
What is Personification?
Mr. R is a real Einstein, he answers every question correctly.
What is Allusion?
A theme you can relate to that could apply any story, person or culture
What is Universal Theme?
True or False: A story can have more than one climax.
What is True?
An attitude or outlook on issues
Typically related to beliefs or circumstances
What is Standpoint?
Skittles: Taste the Rainbow
What is Synesthesia?
Mr. S paused class for 5 minutes so he could post on twitter that using social media is a waste of time.
What is Situational Irony?
Choose which option is the best theme for the scenario below:
Growing up, Ms. B was always in the shadow of her older sister Ms. Mahoney. Ms. Mahoney always got better grades, was better at sports, and seemed to even be prettier. Ms. B spent a lot of time in the family's garden feeling sorry for herself. Then one day, Ms. Mahoney needed help on a science project about plants. Due to all of her time in the garden, Ms. B knew a lot about plants and was able help Ms. Mahoney with the project. Ms. B was shocked that she was better at something than her sister.
What is the theme?
A Don't compare yourself to others
B Sports are not important compared to school
C You can learn a lot from plants
What is A?
This part of plot is when the conflict is introduced
What is Rising Action?
a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand
What is Enigma?