Figurative Language
Roots
Vocab
Signposts
Connotation
100

This type of figurative language compares two or more things using the terms "like" or "as"

Simile

100

The meaning of this root is life 

Bio

100

The vocab term that simply means not disturbed

Undisturbed

100

The signpost that can also be known as a lightbulb moment

Aha moment

100

These are the 3 types of connotation

Positive, Negative, Neutral

200

This type of figurative language really exaggerates something 

Hyperbole

200

The meaning of this root is light

Photo

200

The vocab term that means to tremble or shake

Quiver

200

When a character has a flashback of something that happened in the past

Memory moment

200

The word "bossy" is an example of this type of connotation

Negative

300

"Bang" and "pow" are examples of this type of figurative language

Onomatopoeia

300

The root "therm" means this

Heat

300

The man grimaced when he realized it was only 3:00 and he had nothing left to do

Frowned, negative expression

300

When a character does something that is the opposite of what we expect them to do

Contrasts and contradictions

300

The word "brilliant" has this type of connotation

Positive

400

The trees danced in the breezy fall air is an example of this type of figurative language

Personification

400

The meaning of this root is foot

Ped

400

The woman was in dismay because the young child was crying.

Stressed or alarmed

400

When one character gives another advice that is important 

Words of the wiser

400

The word "firm" has this type of connotation

Neutral

500
This type of figurative language is very descriptive and often utilizes the 5 senses

Imagery

500

The root "rupt" means this

Break or burst

500

I had an accomplice to help me escape.

A person who helps one do wrong

500

How can I possibly choose between these two paths? Is an example of this signpost

Tough question

500

Connotation can be defined as ...

The figurative or implied meaning of a word

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