Figures of Speech
Define Simile.
Comparing unlike things or ideas using "like" or "as".
Define Metaphor.
Give an original example.
Comparing two things by saying one thing is a another.
A figure of speech that gives an exaggeration.
Hyperbole
Define Personification and give an example.
Human like qualities, actions, or emotions giving to non-human things.
Words that are spelled how they sound. These words create sound effects.
Give 3 examples.
Onomatopoeia
"Her smile was as bright as the sun." What figures of speech used in the statement?
Simile
What is Froeshadowing?
The introduction of an object or concept to be used later in the story for dramatic or narrative effect.
Define and Give 2 examples of Alliteration.
The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
"The car zoomed down the road."
Which figure of speech is used?
Onomatopoeia
("Zoomed" mimics a sound of speeding)
"The wind whispered through the trees."
Which figure of speech is used?
Personification
("The wind whispered" gives human qualities to wind)
Define Alliteration and give an example.
The repetition of the sound in words or phrases.
Ex: Peter Parker
Fantastic Four
etc...
"Boom! The fireworks exploded in the sky."
Which figure of speech is used?
Onomatopoeia
("Boom!" imitates a sound)
"He was a lion in the fight."
Which figure of speech is used?
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
Which figure of speech is used?
Alliteration
(Repetition of initial 'P' sounds)
"Time is a thief."
Which figure of speech is used?
Metaphor
("Time is a thief" implies time steals without using "like" or "as")
Define Idiom, give 2 examples and explain the hidden message.
A group of words, phrase, or sentence that has different meaning from what it specifically states.
"I've told you a million times to clean your room!"
Which figure of speech is used?
Hyperbole
("A million times" is an exaggeration)
Which Three devices are used in this excerpt? Each team can answer. Triple points for all correct answers.
The mountain of homework on my desk was so high, it felt like it could touch the sky. As I sat down to start, my pen seemed to laugh at me, mocking my procrastination with every tick of the clock. I knew I was in for a long night, but I had to bite the bullet and get through it.
Personification, idiom, and hyperbole.
"He is as fast as a cheetah."
Which figure of speech is used?
Simile
("As fast as a cheetah" uses "as" to compare)
Summarize both stories that we read in class:
The Last Spin
A Lather and Nothing Else
Two teenage gang members play Russian Roulette to settle gang conlfict. They become unlikely friends but one dies just before cancelling the game.
A barber turned secret spy shaves his arch enemy from the other side of the local civil war. He debates killing this commander and eventually chooses against it. The commander knew the barbers intentions all along.
Why should you never cook with EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL???
Because it damages the structure of the oil and raises the acidity, defeating the entire point of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It should only be eaten raw; cook with Virgin Olive Oil or lower
Name all stages of the plot diagram
Exposition
Inciting Incident
Rising Action or Conflict
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Give an example of each
Sentence that uses Metaphor
Sentence that uses Idiom
An example of Foreshadowing (real or made up)
Answers vary.
Define the following narration styles:
First Person
Second Person
Third Person limited perspective
Third Person Omniscient
Use of the pronoun I (character narrates)
Use of the pronoun you (you are a character being narrated to)
Classic narrator that knows some or no internalized information and thoughts
Classic narrator that knows all internalized information and thoughts
To the best of your ability, recount the plot to th 1986 film 'Top Gun' starring Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, and Anthony Edward.
One team will receive points for accuracy
One team will receive points for creativity
Boyes and Powaschuk will judge