Figurative Language
Identify the type of figurative language: "The world is a stage, but we're all just playing our parts."
Metaphor
Explain one emotion that is associated with the color blue.
Blue is often associated with calmness, stability, and peace, reminiscent of the sky or sea. However, it also connotes sadness ("feeling blue") or introspection. It can symbolize loyalty and trust as well.
Identify at least 4 of the 7 relative pronouns.
That, Whom, Whose, Who, Which, When, Where
What is another word for "conflict"?
Problem
What does it mean if a word has a connotative meaning?
It means the word has an emotional or cultural association beyond its literal, dictionary definition.
Identify the type of figurative language: "The ancient clock groaned as it struck midnight, filling the silent room with its lonely chime."
Personification
Which color is often associated with royalty in literature and in western societies?
Purple has connotations of luxury, nobility, and royalty, traditionally associated with wealth and power. It can also symbolize creativity, wisdom, or magic, lending a sense of mystery.
Identify the relative clause: "The teacher, who loves poetry, assigned us a new poem to read."
"who loves poetry"
Give an example of a character flaw.
Answers Vary
Majestic: Decide whether the connotation is positive or negative, and then explain what the connotation suggests.
Positive connotation. Suggests nobility or awe-inspiring beauty, often used to describe landscapes or powerful characters, beyond simply “big” or “impressive.”
Identify the TWO types of figurative language: "A ripple of laughter swept through the crowd, each chuckle adding to the rising wave."
Metaphor and Personification
Explain at least 2 different connotations that the color "red" has.
Red often suggests intense emotions. It can represent love, desire, or passion but also anger, aggression, or danger. Red can evoke a sense of urgency or power.
Combine the sentences with a relative clause: "Her friend moved to Spain. Her friend speaks four languages."
Her friend, who speaks four languages, moved to Spain.
Explain the purpose of an inciting moment/incident.
To introduce a conflict that moves the plot forward.
Serene: Decide whether the connotation is positive or negative, and then explain what the connotation suggests.
Positive connotation. Implies peacefulness and calm, often describing settings that evoke tranquility and beauty beyond mere quietness.
Identify the type of figurative language and what it suggests about the setting: "The forest was a thick, green blanket, stifling the heat of the day."
Metaphor. It suggests the forest is dense and has a cooling effect.
Explain at least 3 different connotations that the color "green" has.
1. Nature
2. Health
3. Envy/Jealousy
4. Wealth/Prosperity/Money
Rewrite using a relative clause: "The assignment was difficult. I completed it last night."
The assignment that/which I completed last night was difficult.
Identify the 5 types of Point of View (POV).
1st Person
2nd Person
3rd Person Objective
3rd Person Omniscient
3rd Person Limited
"Assertive" has a positive connotation. What word has a similar definition but a negative connotation?
Aggressive/Pushy
Identify the TWO types of figurative language, and explain what they convey about the character: "Under the pressure of his demands, her patience wore thin, fraying at the edges like old fabric."
Simile and Personification. They convey a sense of emotional wear and vulnerability.
Which color can symbolize wisdom or age but may also evoke dullness or ambiguity?
Gray
Add a relative clause to explain “movie”: "The movie ___ won several awards for its cinematography."
"that/which we watched in class"
1. Introduce the main characters.
2. Establish the setting.
3. Foreshadow the main conflict.
Bleak: Decide whether the connotation is positive or negative, and then explain what the connotation suggests.
Conveys a sense of hopelessness, desolation, or despair, often describing settings or atmospheres in literature.