Literary Devices & Figurative Language
What is personification?
The anchor question for this Notice & Note signpost is What does this make me wonder about?
What is a tough question?
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
The dust tickled my face!
What is personification?
The below passage is written using this point of view.
Sure thing! Here's a few sentences in first person point of view:
I woke up to the gentle warmth of the morning sun streaming through my window, casting a golden glow on the walls of my room. Stretching lazily, I glanced at the clock and realized I had overslept again. With a sigh, I dragged myself out of bed and began the familiar routine of getting ready for the day ahead.
What is 1st person point of view?
Which point of view is this passage written in?
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the giant rainbow-colored dragon swoop down from the sky. Its scales glimmered in the sun, and I felt a rush of excitement in my chest.
What first person point of view?
the author's attitude towards what he or she is writing about
What is a tone?
The anchor question for this Notice & Note signpost is "Why does this keep coming up?"
What is an again & again moment?
Which type of figurative language is used here:
BOOM! BONG! SMASH!
What is onomatopoeia?
The below passage is written using this type of point of view:
As the first light of dawn broke over the horizon, painting the sky in shades of pink and gold, the small coastal town stirred to life. Fishermen prepared their boats for a day out at sea, their voices carrying on the salty breeze. Seagulls swooped and dove, their cries mingling with the sound of waves crashing against the shore. In the town square, vendors set up stalls, displaying fresh produce and handmade crafts for the bustling morning market. As the sun climbed higher in the sky, casting its warm embrace over the landscape, the rhythm of daily life continued, each moment a thread woven into the rich tapestry of the day.
What is 3rd person objective?
Which point of view is this passage written in?
You look out the window and see the first snowflakes of the season. You can't wait to run outside and build a snowman.
What is 2nd person point of view?
The weary old house groaned under the weight of its memories, its windows watching the world with a solemn, knowing gaze, and its doors whispering secrets from generations past.
...is an example of this type of figurative language.
What is personification?
What is a contrast & contradiction moment?
Which type of figurative language is used here?
Beating around the bush.
What is an idiom?
"You" is an example of a pronoun used in this point of view.
2nd person point of view
Which point of view is this passage written in?
The parade marched down the street. It was led by a caped drummer. He set a stately pace and tapped the accompanying rhythm. A marching band followed behind him, matching his pace. Behind the band were floats of all sizes and designs. Children and adults were riding on the floats, tossing out penny candies, streamers, and plastic prizes. The street was lined with people. The noises of revelry filled the streets.
What is 3rd person objective?
These are the 3 qualities any theme statement must have.
1. be an observation about a general topic/not give advice
2. be a complete sentence
3. be universal (applicable to any text)
The anchor question for this signpost is "What is the life lesson, and how might it impact the character?"
What is a Words of the Wiser moment?
Which type of figurative language is used here:
She was as fast as a cheetah!
What is a simile?
When the reader can hear only the main character's thoughts, the author has used this point of view to write the story.
3rd person limited
Which point of view is this passage written in?
Red looked across the prairie. He didn't see anything concerning. He wondered why Texas Joe had hollered like that. Texas Joe turned to him. The ghost that Texas Joe had just seen was gone. Texas Joe swatted at the air. Now he felt crazy. "You have to believe me, Red. It was just here," said Texas Joe. Red scowled at him in disbelief. "What was just here, Joe?" he asked. Red was angry with Texas Joe for disturbing his sleep for no apparent reason.
What is 3rd person omniscient?
The mind is a labyrinthine garden, where thoughts bloom, their petals unfurling in the hidden corners of our consciousness, nourished by the fertile soil of curiosity and watered by the springs of experience.
... is an example of this type of figurative language.
What is a metaphor?
What is a Contrast & Contradiction moment?
Which type of figurative language is used here:
I froze in embarrassment!
What is an idiom?
The below passage is written in this point of view.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, Sarah and Jack sat on the weathered bench by the lake, their hearts heavy with unspoken feelings. Sarah stole glances at Jack, her thoughts swirling with longing and uncertainty, while Jack wrestled with his own emotions, unsure of how to bridge the gap between friendship and something more. In the fading light, Sarah finally mustered the courage to speak, her voice trembling as she began to express the depths of her affection. And in that moment, beneath the tranquil sky, their unspoken desires hung in the air, poised to change the course of their relationship forever.
What is 3rd person omniscient?
Which point of view is this passage written in?
Jeremiah squinted from the sun. He was thinking about the game. They could have won. He could have won the game for them. All he needed to do was catch the ball, but he didn't. He dropped it. His coach talked to him. "Jeremiah, we had a great season. Nobody's perfect. Look at me. Ha ha," he said. Jeremiah smiled at the coach, but he couldn't forgive himself so easily.
What is 3rd person limited?