Figurative Language
When two things are compared using "like" or "as"
Simile
The description of a character in a text. (S.L.A.T.E.)
Characterization
When a character has a problem with another character.
Person V. _______________
Person V. Person
I can see that (your / you're) worried.
you're
What are the names of the two sisters that are separated?
Effia & Esi
When two things are compared without using "like" or "as"
Metaphor
Problems that occur in a text
Conflict
When a character has self-doubt or internal trauma
Person V. ____________________
Person V. Self
It was much hotter yesterday (that /than) today.
than
Who are Quey's parents?
Effia & James
Descriptive language used where the audience can visualize a moment in the text.
Imagery
When an object has a deeper meaning and represents something else.
Symbolism
When a character has a problem with a group of people
Person V. _______________
Person V. Society
Jeremy and Mary went to Paris and stayed (there / their, they're) for two weeks.
there
Who are James' Parents?
Quey & Nana Ya
When an inanimate object is given human-like characteristics.
Personification
A warning or indication of what is about to happen in the text.
Foreshadow
When a character has a problem with something out of his/her control like weather or an animal
Person V. ______________
Person V. Nature
What is a SYNONYM?
A word that means the same as another word
EXAMPLE: "Huge" and "large" are synonyms
Who is Maame?
Effia and Esi's mother