Figurative Language
What is a hyperbole?
An extreme exaggeration that can't possibly be true.
What is the beginning of the story called? This is when characters and the setting(s) are introduced.
Exposition
What is the tone of this sentence?
"I told you not to touch my stuff!"
Angry, annoyed, irritated
Alexander Graham Bell
What is a stanza?
A group of lines in a poem.
What kind of figurative language is this:
The moon peeked over the mountains.
Personification
What is the most exciting part of the story called?
Climax
"You're the best friend I've ever had."
Happy, kind
What year did America gain independence from Britain?
1776
What is rhyme scheme?
Patterns of end rhyme
Is this a simile or metaphor?
Tale as old as time.
Simile
What is it called when the story is wrapping up?
Falling action
What is the tone of this sentence?
"I am so smart; I barely even have to study for tests."
Stuck up, superior
What is the largest ocean in the world?
The Pacific Ocean
What is a Villanelle?
A poem with 19 lines, a specific rhyme scheme (ABA ABA), and 2 repeating lines.
Is this a simile or metaphor?
My mom has a heart of gold.
Metaphor
The part of the story where the conflict is building
Rising action
What is the tone of this sentence?
"My cat ran away last night and I have no idea where she is."
Sad, worried
Amber and James
How many lines does a Sonnet have?
14
"I have to walk on eggshells around you!"
Is an example of what kind of figurative language?
Idiom
The end of the story. Happily ever after (sometimes not).
Resolution
What is the tone of this sentence?
"Did you cheat off my paper during the test??"
Angry, annoyed
Name all 5 members of Mystery Inc.
Scooby, Shaggy, Fred, Velma, and Daphne
What is imagery?
Descriptive language that creates a vivid picture in the readers mind, appealing to the senses.