Figurative Language
Other Writing Strategies
Short Stories (Part 1)
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This type of figurative language makes a comparison using "like" or "as."
Simile
100
This writing strategy is used to illustrate opposing forces in literature.
Conflict
100
Norma and Arthur Lewis must consider whether they want to press the button, with these conditions attached:
If you press the button, a person that you do not know will die, and you will get $50,000.
100
In your own words, what is a central idea?
Message, lesson moral, etc.
100
This term is used to describe one country taking control over another country.
Colonization
200
This type of figurative language appeals to the 5 senses in order to create vivid images in the reader's mind.
Imagery
200
This writing strategy is used to represent big ideas through objects, characters, or events.
Symbolism
200
In "A Wall of Fire Rising," by Edwidge Danticat, Guy is fascinated by what object?
Hot Air Balloon
200
Thias acronym is used to write a central idea paragraph.
T.R.E.A.T.
200
This man was the first person from Europe to arrive in the Americas.
Christopher Columbus
300
The phrase, "I am a night owl" is what type of figurative language?
Metaphor
300
This writing strategy is used to hint at future events in a story.
Foreshadowing
300
In "The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty, who does the protagonist kill at the end of the story?
His own brother.
300
The T and R in T.R.E.A.T. stands for this
Topic and Reason
300
These two pieces of information should be included in your citation at the end of every quote.
Author's last name & pae number
400
Which of the 5 senses does the statement below appeal to?
The fire crackled like a rice crispy.
Sound
400
What do each of the letters in the acronym S.T.E.A.L. stand for in characterization?
Speech, Thoughts, Effect on Others, Actions, Looks
400
Explain the meaning of the final lines from "Button, Button" in your own words:
"'My dear lady,'" Mr. Steward said. "'Do you really think you knew your husband'"(Matheson 6)?
(Answers will vary)
400
You must always put this in quotation marks to support your central idea.
Evidence
400
Name one central idea from "Thank You Ma'am"
Varied Answers
500
Create a simile to describe the image below:
Answers will vary.
500
Light can symbolize what larger idea?
Hope, knowledge, etc.
500
What does the leg of lamb symbolize in "Lamb for the Slaughter?
The wife's shift from a nurturing housewife to a cold blooded murderer
(varying answers)
500
Come up with a central idea for the topic, friendship.
Varied Answers
500
How many essays will be on the ELA Regents?
2