Figurative Language & Tone
This figurative language compares two things using “like” or “as.”
What is a simile?
Figurative language helps readers understand deeper what in a text?
What is meaning?
An allusion is a reference to what?
What is another text, person, event, or piece of history?
“If the test was a mountain, I just climbed Everest.” This creates a tone that is exaggerated and intense. What type of figurative language is used?
What is hyperbole?
“The stars danced in the sky.” What feeling or meaning does this most likely suggest?
What is joy, beauty, or liveliness?
“He’s a real Romeo.” This alludes to a character from what famous play?
What is Romeo and Juliet?
“The classroom was a zoo.” This suggests chaos. How does this figurative language affect tone?
What is it creates a chaotic or wild tone?
“He carried the weight of the world on his shoulders.” What does this figurative language mean?
What is he feels overwhelmed or has many responsibilities?
Calling someone “Einstein” is an allusion. What does it mean?
What is they are very smart?
“The wind whispered through the trees.” Identify the figurative language AND explain its effect on tone.
What is personification?
“The news hit him like a truck.” What is the meaning of this simile?
What is it affected him strongly or suddenly?
“She opened Pandora’s box.” What does this allusion suggest?
What is causing many unexpected problems?
“He has a heart of stone.” What tone does this figurative language most likely create?
What is a cold or unfeeling tone?
Explain how figurative language can change BOTH tone and meaning in a sentence.
What is it adds emotion or imagery?
Explain how allusions help deepen meaning in a text.
What is they connect the text to familiar ideas?