Figurative Language
What type of figurative language I this?;
"I'm as smart as a bee"
Simile
What does PIE stand for?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Outlines events or steps in a process in chronological or numerical order.
sequence/ chronology
The problem faced by a character.
Conflict
people, places, or events that have meaning in themselves but that also stand for something beyond themselves
symbols
What type of figurative language is this?;
"The sun was smiling bright"
personifiction
The author is telling you about a specific topic
Inform
Examines similarities and differences between two or more people, events, or concepts.
Compare and Contrast
The problem is solved, usually at the end of story.
Resolution
Point of view using "yours", "you", "your"
Second person
What type of figurative language is this?;
"Life is money"
Metaphor
The author intends to amuse the reader
Entertain
Explains why something happened (cause) and what happened as a result
Cause and Effect
two characters talking to each other
dialogue
techniques used in writing or speech to persuade, inform, or provoke a response from an audience. also known as persuasive strategies
Rhetorical strategies
What type of figurative language is this?;
"Break a leg!"
idiom
The author is trying to convince you about and idea.
Persuade.
Sets up a problem and outlines a potential solution
Problem and Solution
Go back in time within a story
Flashback
placement of two distinct elements side-by-side to compare or contrast
Juxtaposition
What type of figurative language is this ?;
"I could eat a million apples"
Hyperbole
What is the author's purpose in this text?
"The giant panda is a bear-like animal that has thick white fur with black markings on its ears, limbs, shoulders, and around its eyes. the giant panda feeds on bamboo forests at high altitudes in western China. It also also eats bulbs, roots, eggs, and some small mammals. The cubs are born in late winter. The giant panda is an endangered species and is protected by the Chinese government."
Inform
What are groups/ sections of line in a poem called
Stanzas
Occurs when we say one thing and mean something else
Verbal irony
statement of main claim
Thesis