Figurative Language
She was so hungry, she could eat a horse.
Hyperbole
The means by which an author describes the appearance and personality of a person in a story or play.
Characterization
What are the three types of irony?
Situational
Verbal
Dramatic
List the 3 types of persuasive appeals.
Ethical (Ethos - trust / credibility)
Emotional (Pathos - fear, guilt, happiness)
Logical (Logos - statistics, data, facts)
Correct for punctuation:
Lisa my oldest sister wants to go to the movie my youngest sister wants to go shopping.
Lisa, my oldest sister, wants to go to the movie; my youngest sister wants to go shopping.
The stars danced across the sky.
Personification
The turning point in a story or play that results in a major change for the protagonist.
Climax
The doctor gets into a car accident on his way to the emergency room.
Situational Irony
A public service announcement shows an abandoned dog, scared and frightened to urge people to take action.
Emotion - pathos
List the characteristics of a Shakespearean sonnet.
1. 14 lines
2. Iambic pentameter
3. 5 iambs per line
4. 10 beats per line
BOOM!
Onomatopoeia
Struggle between two opposing forces. This can be internal or external.
Conflict
A man says, "Why can't it rain everyday?" after just washing his car.
Verbal Irony
A professional basketball player appears on a commercial for a sports drink.
Credibility - ethos
In an MLA formatted essay, what information is required in the heading? Give an example of each line.
Joe Coronado
Ms. Hardy
English 9, Period 7
18 May 2026
Write a metaphor about summer temperatures in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas is a furnace.
The sidewalk is an open oven.
The air is a heavy blanket.
The giant tree was ablaze with the orange, red, and yellow leaves that were beginning to make their decent to the ground.
Imagery
As an audience member, you realize that it would be a mistake for the character to walk into the abandoned warehouse because the killer is there waiting for his next victim. Unfortunately, the character doesn't know this.
Dramatic Irony
A cell phone company shows a map of its coverage area compared to a map of its competitor.
Logical - logos
Which are fragments?
(1) Marina, the beautiful mermaid, wanted some tuna salad. (2) But had a small problem since she was allergic to celery. (3) At Sammy’s Sub Shop, Marina hoped to find tuna salad free of this dangerous vegetable. (4) Flopping across the tiled floor to the counter. (5) Marina placed her order and then checked her sandwich for celery.
(2) But had a small problem since she was allergic to celery.
(4) Flopping across the tiled floor to the counter.
Write a simile about summer.
Summer is like the perfect song.
Summer is as bright as fireworks.
Summertime is lazy like a cat.
How does an author develop theme in a narrative?
Characterization
Dialogue and tone
Setting
Conflict
Why do authors use irony?
Increases suspense.
Keeps readers engaged in the plot.
Reveals information about the characters.
Why is it important to use persuasive appeals in your arguments?
Persuasive strategies are used to convince an audience to agree with your statements. Logical arguments (based on facts, data, statistics) make the strongest argument.
How is doing well in English class important for graduating and life?
Everyone needs to be able to communicate with others and be able to analyze situations in their world.
Four years of passing grades in English are required to receive your high school diploma.