Elementary Figurative Language
Repetition is when...
the author repeats a word or phrase for emphasis or dramatic effect
"Austin always asks Amy adamantly" is an example of...
Alliteration
"Bittersweet," "Jumbo-shrimp" and "Deafening Silence" are all examples of...
Oxymoron
A Euphemism is...
Euphemisms are used to replace unpleasant, rude or inappropriate language with terms or phrases that are more toned-down.
Explain the meaning of life using either a simile, metaphor, or imagery in a minute or less
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Comparing two things using like or as
simile
"This is going to take a million years!!!" is an example of...
Hyperbole
Watching my cousin play basketball, my uncle called out "look out- she's on fire!" This is an example of
Metaphor
Give 2 examples of similes in 10 seconds or less...
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Why do authors use figurative language- you have 30 seconds to verbalize your response.
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comparing two things without using like or as
metaphor
Give an example of a simile in less than 10 seconds
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"I'm honestly stuck between a rock and a hard place with this career decision" is an example of...
Idiom
The three types of irony are:
Dramatic, Situational, Verbal
colloquialism is...
the use of slang words in writing
"Boom!" "Pop!" "Shhhhh!" are all examples of...
Onomatopoeia
"the trees danced gracefully in the crisp autumn wind" is an example of...
Personification
Language that is written to evoke one's five senses when reading it is called...
Imagery
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one is called a(n)...
Allegory
A work that closely imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule. It exploits peculiarities of an author’s expression (propensity to use too many parentheses, certain favorite words, etc.) This is called...
a parody
Give an example of an idiom in less than 10 seconds....
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This piece of figurative language references another famous author, art work, song, or other piece of writing...
Allusion
Give an example of a pun in 15 seconds or less...
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"Do you need a hand?" and "Wow! That's a nice set of wheels!" are both examples of...
Metonymy
You have two minutes to verbalize a rhyming poem expressing why you deserve to win all 500 points. The more figurative language utilized, the more points awarded!
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