Figurative Language
a word that imitates the sound of the object or action it refers to
onomatopoeia
to enclose; go completely around, envelop
encompass
trick question #1 who wrote a monster calls
patrick ness
to give in; yeild to something you tried to fight off
succumbed
dictionary defonition
denotative
when human characteristics are given to something that is not human
personification
confused; foggy headed; weak unsteady on your feet
groggily
representation
symbol
shocked; struck with fear or dread
aghast
uses two opposite terms
oxymoron
uses the words like and as to make a comparison
simile
the act of disturbing something; creating chaos; mayhem
havoc
something hanging freely from a fixed point
pendulum
pharmacist; one who prepares and sells drugs/herbs for medical purposes
apothecary
a figure of speech that makes a reference to a person, place, thing, book, or pop culture.
allusion
when the beginning sound of words are repeated in close succession
alliteration
medicine or treatment
remedy
trick question #2 what's the main characters name?
Conner
a special magnetic charm or appeal; the ability to inspire followers
charisma
feeling behind the word
connotative
makes a comparison between two unrelated things by stating that thing is another thing, even though this isn't literally true.
metaphor
oppressive power; dominance through threats or punishments
tyranny
the acts of taking revenge; payback
vengeance
belief; irrational belief coming from igorance or fear
superposition
an exaggeration that cannot possibly be true
hyperbole