Figurative Language #1
I am going to beg Ms. Hitter for a better grade!
What is beseech?
I was really interested in the trailer for
that new superhero movie. Let’s go see it!
What is intrigue?
"That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind."
What is juxtaposition?
When I get an A in English class, my family will celebrate me.
What is commend?
I argued with Ms. Hitter and tried to explain why I have none of my Courage bookr ead.
What is justify?
“He was surrounded by doubt, but he carried hope like a shield.”
What is juxtaposition?
I would act out, but wanting to be a good person stops me from doing so.
What is deter?
When I act selfishly, without thinking about how my actions affect others, people will start to dislike me.
What is Ruthless?
"The weapon is probably right under our very noses?"-Police in Lamb to the Slaughter
What is dramatic irony?
In my head, I am a good student, but my efforts in class say otherwise.
What is illusion?
I am going to work so hard to be secure and gain knowledge in all of the skills in English class!
What is acquire?
For certain as the raven-winged night
Is followed by the bright and blushing morn,
Thy coming morrow will be clear and bright;
'Tis darkest when the night is furthest worn."
NAME TWO LITERARY TECHNIQUES IN THESE LINES OF SONNET
What is rhyme, imagery, juxtaposition, connotation?
In the 1700s, not everyone could vote. You had to own property.
What is oppression?
I get so frustrated when my parents do not let me go hang out with friends!!
What is exasperate?
But O heart! heart! heart!
O the bleeding drops of red,
Where on the deck my Captain lies,
Fallen cold and dead.
Name a figurative language technique in these lines.
What is extended metaphor, repetition, imagery, rhyme?