I Wish
Deafening silence!
What is an oxymoron?
the use of sarcasm or when a speaker’s intention is the opposite of what they are saying
e.g "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!" after looking at a messy room.
What is verbal irony?
kacey tells Steve she loves his cooking but feeds it to the dog under the table.
dramatic irony
The animals spoke and sang to Snow White and braided her hair as she walked through the forest
personification
Bleach Blonde Butch Body
Alliteration
The Wicked Witch of the West went her own way.
What is alliteration?
The repetition of an initial constant sound. (Peter Pan passed Priscilla)
Alliteration
What is this an example of :
“Nory was a Catholic because her mother was a Catholic, and Nory’s mother was a Catholic because her father was a Catholic, and her father was a Catholic because his mother was a Catholic, or had been.”
What is repetition?
Both dogs and cats make good household pets, but dogs usually need more daily exercise and attention.
What is compare and contrast?
A conclusion or opinion
Inference
Snap! Crackle! Pop!
What is onomatopoeia?
Using exaggeration with less strength than emphasis.
Example: This book weighs a ton!
Hyperbole
December
The old wooden cabin stood alone at the edge of the misty forest. A thick scent of damp pine needles and wet earth hung heavy in the cool morning air. Every step on the weathered, gray porch boards produced a low, hollow creak, while the rusty metal roof caught the first pale rays of golden sunlight.
What is Descriptive?
What is your teacher's favorite drink?
Fiji Water or Orange Soda
a photograph of a seagull sitting on top of a no seagulls sign
what is irony?
“I am so tired I cannot walk another inch” or “I’m so sleepy I might fall asleep standing here”.
What is hyperbole?
He was a lion on the battlefield.
What is metaphor?
The clock screamed at me, for it was time to go work.
What is personification?
White.
There it was again.
Part of me was trying to remember something. I could feel my subconscious furiously digging to bring it up to the surface. It was so close. Right on the tip of my tongue.
Something white.
That was it!
Why hadn’t I seen it before?
I had to go!
I ran down the driveway. I had to be sure.
What is the climax of the story?
"You need to adopt a rescue dog today! Millions of loving dogs sit in shelters right now waiting for a second chance. Not only will a furry friend bring endless joy and laughter to your home, but owning a dog also lowers your stress levels and keeps you active. Visit your local animal shelter this weekend and save a life."
What is the Author's Purpose?
What does it mean to Persuade?
"The last piece of pie was calling my name. " is an example of a
What is Personification?
A figure of speech in which objects or nonhuman things are given human characteristics.
The earth breathes.
His eyes told me he didn't go to bed on time last night.
Personification
What is "Chronological Order"?
Ouch!
Onomatopoeia
This is how the author feels writing a text
Tone
You press the light switch on the wall.
The room lights up.
What is Cause and Effect?
Awfully Good is an example of? Or "Little Giant" ?
Oxymoron
How the reader feels reading a text.
What is Mood?