Figurative Language I
Figurative Language II
Literary Techniques I
Literary Techniques II
Literary Techniques III
100
the use of a word or language that does not have its normal everyday, literal meaning
What is figurative language?
100
Metaphor
What is comparing two things by using one kind of object in place of another to suggest the likeness between them?
100
Main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work that may be stated directly or indirectly
What is theme?
100
Tone
What is an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience?
100
A word, phrase of line is repeated within the text in close proximity.
What is repetition?
200
The repetition of initial consonant sounds in two or more words or syllables occurring close together in a series
What is alliteration?
200
Butterflies invaded my stomach right before it my turn to take the stage.
What is idiom?
200
Foreshadow
What is when the writer gives a hint of whats to come?
200
If it doesn’t stop raining, I am going to build an ark.
What is allusion?
200
Allusion
What is a casual reference to a famous historical or literary figure or event.?
300
Simile
What is a comparison between two unlike things using the word “like” or “as”
300
Hyperbole
What is an over exaggeration or overstatement?
300
Using an object or action that means something more than its literal meaning
What is symbolism?
300
Pun
What is is humorous play on words, often involving double meaning?
300
Rhyme
What is the occurrence of the same sound at the end of two or more words?
400
When a writer gives human qualities to animals or objects
What is personification?
400
"Snap" "Crackle" "Pop"
What is Onomatopoeia?
400
Two opposite terms
What is oxymoron?
400
Scary Movie
What is the movie parody?
400
Empowerment Injustice Isolation Fear of failure
What are examples of theme?
500
What is Peter Piper Picked Pizzas Prior to Pushing the Pig in the pen?
What is Alliteration?
500
Her voice was music to my ears.
What is Metaphor?
500
Euphemism
What is a polite word or phrase used in place of one that may be too direct, unpleasant, or embarrassing?
500
Sarcastic Depressing Arrogant Bitter Excited
What is tone?
500
The fence was uneven, like baby teeth growing awkwardly in.
What is imagery and simile .
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