Name that example
Zip! Boom! Bang!
What is onomatopoeia?
Comparing an inanimate object to a human might result in this term.....
What is personification?
The phrase "kick the bucket" is an example of this term - and what we will put in Matt's eulogy
What is a euphemism?
An extended metaphor, often used in poetry throughout an entire poem
What is conceit?
The technique of suddenly jumping to a previous point in time
What is flashback?
Silver springs and verdant pastures, the tinkle of a tripping creek, and a gentle breeze
What is imagery?
If you compare my class to a trip through hell, you might be using this technique
What is metaphor?
"uhhhh.... he's right behind me, isn't he?"
What is dramatic irony?
The perspective from which a story is told
What is point of view?
Hinting that something bad is coming is one way to use this technique
What is foreshadowing?
Darn it, this portfolio makes me feel like Sisyphus. Seems like everytime I get the ball rolling there's more work to do!
What is allusion?
Give an example of contrast using this sentence starter.... "While ____ is _____, ______ is _______"
Student response judged by Ms. Pace
I have to chuckle when someone mentions "Into the Wild" as an example of why it's great to get out into nature! That's an example of this term....
What is irony?
A culturally recognizable reference in which a tangible object stands in for an abstract idea
What is a symbol?
A set of two characters who represent a direct contrast or conflict with each other.
The first rule of fight club is you don't talk about fight club.
What is a paradox?
In the idiom, "I'm hanging on for dear life!", what metaphor is used?
hanging on a rope or something
It's hilarious that the moon is usually represented as a woman (changeable, fickle, something to do with periods).... an example of this term.
What is personification?
A technique where literal and figurative images are combined, usually in a list.
One way to make your action movie more action-packed? Start right in the middle of things.
What is in media res?
Kevin got a new car and Anaya said "Nice wheels!"
What is synecdoche?
The difference between a metaphor and a symbol
Student response judged by Ms. Pace
I find it funny when students try to analyze this element of writing by saying, "The author uses X!" However, this is something you can almost always analyze in a passage!
What is diction?
What is juxtaposition?
Gosh, I don't know how to end my story! I guess I'll use this narrative technique, usually regarded as a cheap trick.
What is deus ex machina?