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There were billions of ants in my kitchen this morning!
What is hyperbole?
Give an example of a simile.
Answers will vary (but must contain "like" or "as")
This is the definition of "simile."
What is a comparison using the words "like" or "as?"
Sure, I'd LOVE to listen to you talk about your astrology chart for two hours!
What is verbal irony?
When you're starting an essay, it's important to plan your writing using one of these.
What is a graphic organizer?
She was as crazy as a hornet.
What is a simile?
Give an example of a metaphor.
Answers will vary (but will not contain "like" or "as")
This is the definition of hyperbole.
What is an exaggeration used for effect?
An Olympic swimmer drowns in a pool.
What is situational irony?
When answering MCAS questions, you should do these questions first. (Easy or hard)
What is easy?
Her hair was a rat's nest.
What is a metaphor?
Give an example of an idiom.
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This is the definition of metaphor.
What is a comparison that does not use the words "like" or "as?"
Janice's boyfriend buys her flowers, but everyone knows she's cheating on him.
What is dramatic irony?
When taking MCAS, you should read these first. (Questions or passages)
What are the questions?
Jeopardy is fun and educational! It's killing two birds with one stone.
What is an idiom?
Give an example of hyperbole.
Answers will vary (there are billions of ways to answer this)
This is the definition of alliteration.
What is the repetition of sounds at the beginnings of words?
There's nothing I love more than when kids don't listen to me.
What is verbal irony?
What is go back and re-read that paragraph?
Don't dare darken my door, Darren.
What is alliteration?
Give an example of alliteration.
Answers absolutely assuredly will alternate.
This is the definition of situational irony.
What is when something happens that is opposite what you'd expect?
Mr. Boyle spells something wrog on the Jeopardy question.
What is situational irony?
Answers will vary.