Figurative language in literature
“In the eastern sky there was a yellow patch like a rug laid out for the sun ”
— The Red Badge of Courage, by Stephen Crane
Simile
To face a difficult or unpleasant situation you might bite the ________
bullet
Long Walk to Freedom, by Nelson Mandela documents his own journey from prisoner to South Africa's first black president, making the genre this.
Auto-biography
I went to the store and picked up milk eggs coffee and donuts.
Oxford comma: I went to the store and picked up milk, eggs, coffee, and donuts.
Alternative: I went to the store and picked up milk, eggs, coffee and donuts.
Used in fiction, it is what the writer does when they hint at something yet to come
Foreshadowing
"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players."
-As You Like It, by William Shakespear
Metaphor
To accomplish two tasks with one action, you kill two of these with one stone.
Birds
Frankenstein, The War of the Worlds, and Dune are examples of this genre, which explores future scientific or technological advances
Science-Fiction
I didn't go to school yesterday, because I was at a funeral.
I didn't go to school yesterday because I was at a funeral.
No comma.
Two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction is called this
Compound sentence
In The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne uses this literary device as the bright red A that Hester Prynne wears is a physical representation of her sin.
Symbolism
A major problem that everyone is avoiding discussing. It's the ____________ in the room.
Elephant
Books like Harry Potter, Narnia, and Lord of the Rings, which are characterized by their elements of magic and supernatural world building
Fantasy
My brother, my sister, and me went to the aquarium for my birthday.
My brother, my sister, and I went to the aquarium for my birthday.
Rule: Use "I" when you are the subject and "me" when you are the object. Ex: Sarah invited me and John to the party.
List all the FANBOYS
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
“The fire’s fingers reached out, devouring the pages of the forbidden books.”
Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury
Personification
To reveal a secret accidentaly is to let this animal out of the bag
Cat
The Boy in the Striped Pajama, which is set in WW2, features fictional characters in a historical setting, making it this.
Historical Fiction
I love to write papers I would write one every day if I had the time
(Correct the sentence without using a period or a conjunction)
I love to write papers; I would write one every day if I had the time.
Rule: Use a semicolon to join two independent clauses
Name the text structure that is used in my wifes' cookie recipe
First, cream the sugar and butter
Then, add vanilla to the mixture...
Chronological/Sequential
This literary device places two contrasting elements—characters, settings, or ideas—side-by-side to highlight their differences.
"It was the best of times; it was the worst of times."
-A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens
Juxtaposition
A person who hypocritically criticizes another for a fault that they themselves possess. Thats like the pot calling the kettle this.
Black
This is a sub-genre of science fiction, which explores imaginary societies that are characterized by oppressive control, as seen in books like The Hunger Games
Dystopian
Although I practiced my lay ups for three hours I still missed the winning shot during the game on friday.
Although I practiced my lay ups for three hours, I still missed the winning shot during the game on friday.
Rule: When the subordinate clause comes first, use a comma to seperate the subordinate clause from the independent clause.
Name a subordinating conjunction.
Hint: SWABI
Since, While, After, Although, Because, If, Unless, Whereas,
Remember: Subordinating conjunctions connect dependent clauses to independent clauses
"I won't lend you any more money until you pay me back."
Write a compound-complex sentence. 2 independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
Example: Although she was tired, she finished her homework, and she cleaned her room