Allusion
Use the term "Einstein" to create an allusion.
Lucy aced her test and called herself Einstein
"The story _____ off the page." What word could you add here to create personification?
Jumped, skipped, etc.
"I haven't seen Harrison in ages!" Why might someone say this?
If they haven't seen someone in a long time
A dove may represent which of the following?
A. Peace
B. Danger
C. Darkness
D. Evil
A. Peace
"He was like the modern-day Romeo" What would this allusion mean?
He is very romantic
Lindsey could heart the last piece of pie ______ her name. What could you add here to create a personification example?
Calling, yelling, etc.
"She talks a mile a minute" What does this mean?
She talks fast and talks a lot
Seasons can symbol the stages of life.
A. True
B. False
A. True
Use the term "Shakespeare" to create an allusion
Tim participates in many plays and calls himself Shakespeare
The light danced off the surface of the water. Describe what this might look like.
Light glistening on the water
My legs are killing me
My legs are going to fall off
Four-leaf clovers may signify __________________.
A. Luck
B. Good fortune
C. Faith
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Our friend played Cupid and set us up on a date. What does this allusion mean?
Their friend is a matchmaker
The gray clouds started crying. What would this personification example look like?
Raining
Create a hyperbole for something lasting a long time
The movie went on forever!
The class lasted 100 years!
Snakes signify good, evil, and temptation.
A. True
B. False
B. False
Use the term "Lebron" or "Michael Jordan" to create an allusion.
Max calls himself the new Lebron after scoring 20 points last night
The lighting danced across the sky. Why is this personification?
Lightning was given a human characteristic/action (dance)
"I would literally die if I got to see Taylor Swift in concert." Why is this a hyperbole
Wouldn't actually die, you are just really excited!
A raven (black bird) represents Mournful remembrance, grief, or death.
A. True
B. False
A. True