Easy Peasy
a literary device in which a writer uses a physical object or phenomenon—to represent something more abstract
Symbolism
Words such as grunt, huff, buzz and snap are examples of what?
In chapter one of a book a character gets bitten by a spider, at the end of the book, a giant spider is what kills the character.
This scenario is an exmaple of what?
Foreshadowing
"The Princess always ends up with the Prince in the End"
Or
'You always get a girl red roses for Valentines"
Cliche
Where did Ms.Deo go to University for her bachelor's degree?
UBC
"He was like a giraffe, he had a long neck and small ears"
Simile
“The raging winds” or “The wise owl” or “The warm and comforting fire”, are examples of what?
Personification
"It's raining cats and dogs!"
Or
"Break a leg!"
Idiom
Sometimes we simply cherish things of little value. Mina indeed struggled with this, as she possessed a cold fire in her eyes when she saw what object her parents had left her.
Oxymoron
Whats Ms.Deo's favourite colour?
Yellow
"She talked on and on and on!"
Or
"There was a loud, loud, LOUD noise at the door!"
Are examples of what?
Repetition
The Wicked Witch of the West went her own way
Alliteration
the use of humor, irony, sarcasm, or ridicule to criticize something or someone
Ex. South Park or Family Guy
Satire
My old man is about to kick the bucket
OR
My Car isn't used, it's just "pre-owned"
Euphemism
How many years has Ms.Deo been teaching for?
7 years
His eyes peered with the intent of a vulture
Metaphor
“I am so tired I cannot walk another inch” or “I’m so sleepy I might fall asleep standing here” are examples of what?
Hyperbole
The main ________in the play Romeo and Juliet was love with smaller _________ of sacrifice, tragedy, struggle, hardship, devotion and so on.
Theme
Faith is like a stony uphill climb: a single stumble might send you sprawling but belief and steadfastness will see you to the very top.
Allegory
PR!
A student late sitting in the hallway, right under a sign that says "Don't be late to class!"
Irony
Upon the hill was a lucious green bed of red and purple flowers, lit by the rejuvinating rays of the auburn sun, all the while birds chirps echoed accross the wonderous acres of flowing creeks and bountiful green pair trees.
Imagery
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
Ex. "Priyanka was the girl that sat next to me in science class, she was a real Einstein compared to me. I got to ask her for help!"
Allusion
Winston Churchill was very fond of his pet dog Rufus. He ate in the dining room with the family on a special cloth and was treated with utmost respect. When enjoying movies, Rufus had the best seat in the house; on Winston Churchill's lap. While watching “Oliver Twist,” Churchill put his hands over Rufus' eyes during the scene where Bill Sike's intends to drown his dog. Churchill is believed to have said to Rufus: “don't look now, dear. I'll tell you about it later.”
Anecdote
What's Ms.Deo's Starbucks order
Grande Soy Pumpkin Spice Latte