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Figurative Language
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100
Jimmy Valentine registered as this while in Elmore in the short story "A Retrieved Reformation"?
Who is Ralph D. Spenser?
100
Oldest character to die in the novel 'The Outsiders.'
Who is Bob Sheldon?
100
"You, with your words like knives and swords and weapons that you use against me." Is an example of what type of figurative language?
What is SIMILE?
100
Using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous effect.
What is IRONY?
100
Who became the first person to become a billionaire by writing books?
Who is J.K. ROWLING?
200
Roger tried to steal Mrs. Jones' purse for this.
What is blue suede shoes?
200
Boy who "sang" the national anthem in 'Nothing But the Truth.'
Who is Philip Malloy?
200
In the Lonestar song "I'm Already There," the line "I'm the beat in your heart" is an example of what type of figurative language?
What is METAPHOR?
200
The use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense.
What is SYMBOLISM?
200
The name of Dr. Seuss's egg-hatching elephant.
What is HORTON?
300
The name of the imaginary character Laurie invented in kindergarten.
Who is Charles?
300
This person said, “All Socs aren’t like that…You have to believe me, Ponyboy. Not all of us are like that.”
Who is Cherry Valance?
300
Type of exaggeration that cannot possibly be true and is often intended to be humorous or fun.
What is HYPERBOLE?
300
A literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions.
What is MOOD?
300
The distance between bases on a little league baseball field.
What is 60 FEET?
400
In this short story, what animal awaits the guilty party behind a door.
What is a tiger?
400
Coach Jamison suggested that the main character do this to get on the track team in 'Nothing But the Truth.'
What is talk to Miss Narwin about extra credit?
400
Jimi Hendrix wrote a sad song about losing his girlfriend and hearing her name in his head, "And the wind whispers Mary." This is an example of what type of figurative language?
What is PERSONIFICATION?
400
It is a literary device used for expressing a resistance the protagonist of the story finds in achieving his/her aims or dreams.
What is CONFLICT?
400
Type of acid is found in lemons.
What is CITRIC ACID?
500
The full name of the woman Roger tries to steal her pocketbook in "Thank You M'am."
What is Luella Washington Bates Jones?
500
This character from 'The Outsiders' said this, “My dad says for me to tell the truth and nobody can get hurt. He’s kind of upset about all this. I mean, my dad’s a good guy and everything, better than most, and I kind of let him down, begin mixed up in all this.”
Who is Randy Adderson?
500
The reader must have prior knowledge of what is being referenced in order to understand the reference of a person, place, sport, historical event, movie, or the arts.
What is ALLUSION?
500
An important literary tool that acts as the afterword once the last chapter is over.
What is EPILOGUE?
500
Popular animal that is eaten before it's born and is eaten after it's dead
What is a CHICKEN?
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