Figurative Language
“As the last students left the abandoned school, the hallway lights flickered nervously, the floorboards groaned beneath their feet, and the old building seemed to swallow their footsteps.”
Which technique of figurative language is being used?
Personification
Hotspot volcanoes form by a different mechanism. One theory, proposed in the 1960s, seeks to explain volcanoes such as those that formed the Hawaiian Islands, which are not at a plate boundary
A. NO CHANGE
B. Formation of hotspot volcanoes is
C. There are hotspot volcanoes that forming
D. In addition, hotspot volcanoes are formed
A. NO CHANGE
The sky grew dark, and ominous clouds gathered overhead. Everyone hurried inside because they feared a storm was coming.
What does ominous mean?
Answer: Threatening or suggesting something bad will happen.
What's the theme for the story "The Devil & Tom Walker"?
Answers may vary.
What is ethos AND how can you identify it in a text?
Appeal to credibility: character, political figure, etc.
“Beneath the bright blue sky, Brandon bravely battled the blustering wind as he hurried down the busy boulevard.”
What figurative language is being used?
Alliteration
Geologic processes are slow, while research must include the study of ancient human accounts of eruptions and layers of rock millions of years old.
A. NO CHANGE
B. slow, but
C. slow, so
D. slow, although
C. Slow, so
Why C is correct: The word so shows a cause-and-effect relationship. Because geologic processes happen slowly, researchers must study historical accounts and ancient rock layers to understand them.
Unlike her talkative classmates, Mia was reserved. She rarely spoke in class and preferred to keep her thoughts to herself.
What does reserved mean?
Answer: Quiet or not openly expressing thoughts and feelings.
What's the theme for "The Lady or the Tiger"?
Answers may vary.
What is logos AND how can you identify it in a text/speech?
Logos: Appeal to logic.
Speech/Text: Data, research, statistics, etc.
“As the family prepared for their vacation, dark clouds gathered over the mountains. The wind grew stronger, tree branches snapped, and the weather report warned of a dangerous storm approaching."
Which technique figurative language is being used?
Foreshadowing
Volcanoes are both feared and revered for their beauty and awesome destructive power, but they show that humans have much more to learn about the planet Earth.
A. NO CHANGE
B. seemingly
C. when
D. and
D. and
Why D is correct: The word and connects two related ideas: volcanoes inspire fear and admiration, and they demonstrate how much humans still have to learn about Earth.
The scientist examined the data carefully, checking every number and repeating the experiment to ensure the results were accurate.
What does meticulous mean?
Answer: Extremely careful and attentive to detail.
Jamal found a wallet filled with cash on his way to school. Although he needed money for new shoes, he turned it in to the office. The owner thanked him and offered him a reward. Jamal realized that doing the right thing mattered more than getting something for himself.
What is the theme of the story?
Answer: Honesty and integrity are more important than personal gain.
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What is pathos AND how can you identify it in a text/speech?
Pathos: appeal to emotion
Identification: emotional/charged language, personal stories, etc.
“After studying for weeks and finally earning the highest grade in the class, Jordan proudly announced, ‘I feel like I just conquered Mount Olympus!’”
Which figurative language technique is being used?
Allusion
Predicting volcanic eruptions is not an exact science, and only within the briefest geological moment can people warn to evacuate.
A. NO CHANGE
B. be warning
C. receive warning
D. have the warning
Correct Answer: C. receive warning
Explanation: The sentence needs the phrase “receive warning” to make sense grammatically. The word people are receiving the warning, not giving it.
The athlete was exhausted after running five miles, but she continued training every day because she was determined to reach her goal.
What does persevered mean?
Answer: Continued trying despite difficulty.
Maya auditioned for the school play but did not get a part. She felt embarrassed and considered quitting drama forever. Instead, she practiced every afternoon and asked her teacher for advice. At the next audition, Maya earned a leading role.
Question: What is the theme of the story?
Answer: Hard work and perseverance can help you overcome failure.
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What are the FIVE elements of rhetorical situation?
Writer, audience, purpose, context & message.
“Throughout the novel, a small, cracked mirror appears whenever the main character struggles with her identity. As she begins to accept herself, the mirror is eventually repaired, reflecting her growing confidence.”
What technique is being used?
Symbolism
If you were lucky, we’d find more than just a name. Dates recognizing births and deaths were fairly easy to find; occupations and bits of ancestors’ life stories became
F. NO CHANGE
G. If we were lucky,
H. If you are lucky,
J. If we are lucky,
Correct Answer: G. If we were lucky,
Explanation: The sentence uses “we’d” (we would), which establishes a conditional situation in the past. “If we were lucky” maintains the correct verb tense and matches the hypothetical situation.
The instructions were ambiguous. Half the class thought they needed to write one paragraph, while the other half believed they needed to write an entire essay.
What does ambiguous mean?
Answer: Unclear or having more than one possible meaning.
When a new student joined the class, everyone ignored him because he dressed differently. Olivia decided to sit with him at lunch and discovered they shared many interests. Soon, other classmates began talking to him, too. Olivia learned that people should not be judged by their appearances.
Question: What is the theme of the story?
Answer: Look beyond appearances before judging others.
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What is restatement versus repitition?
Restatement: Expressing the same underlying idea or message multiple times using different words.
Repetition: Using the exact same words, phrases, or sounds multiple times.