Figurative Language #1
Would you cut me some slack?
This is an example of...
It means...
What is an idiom? Don't be so hard on me.
joke : laughter :: virus : _______
This is an....
The blank is...
What is an analogy? What is illness?
The wrestler was as big as a truck!
This is an example of...
It means...
What is a simile? The wrestler was large.
On my flight to Los Angeles, I sat next to this babe.
(positive or negative connotation)
What is a negative connotation?
The use of objects to represent ideas.
What is symbolism?
If Kim thinks I am going to let her copy my math homework, she's barking up the wrong tree.
This is an example of...
It means...
What is an idiom? It means Kim is asking the wrong person.
Sam's room is a tornado zone!
It is an example of...
It means...
What is a metaphor? Sam's room is messy.
Youthful and Childish
(positive or negative connotation)
What is negative?
What is an idiom?
Synonyms, Antonyms, Cause/Effect, Part/Whole, Item/Category.
What are the types of analogies?
The night is as cold as a sharp sword.
This is an example of...
It means...
What is a simile? The night temperature is very cold.
It took him two seconds to drive here.
What is hyperbole?
A bad feeling or emotion that people get when hearing a specific word or phrase.
What is a negative connotation?
He whiffed the aroma of brewed coffee.
What is the imagery?
The moon winks at me every night.
What is personification?
The leaves transform from green to deep golden to red and flutter to the ground.
What is imagery?
"His eyes two radar screen"
This is an example of...
It means...
What is a metaphor? He is very focused.
Writers choose their words for the effect they have on their readers. Word choice is also a clue to the writer's________, or attitude towards his/her subject.
What is tone?
It is as hot as the Sahara Desert.
What is a simile?
I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse right now.
What is hyperbole?
Oreo is milk's favorite cookie.
An example of...
It means...
What is personification? Oreos and milk are a favorite combination.
Don't beat around the bush.
This is an example of...
It means...
What is an idiom? Just say what you mean.
He wears classic styles.
(positive or negative connotation)
What is a positive connotation?