Tone Synonyms
What mood are you in?
From whose perspective?
Devices in poetry
What's the connotation?
100
Emotional attachment, lovey-dovey, mushy, romantic, tear-jerking
What is sentimental?
100
A little way down that pasture there was a knoll that commanded a view of most of the farm. The animals rushed to the top of it and gazed round them in the clear morning light. Yes, it was theirs-- everything that they could see was theirs! In the ecstasy of that thought they gamboled round and round, they hurled themselves into the air in great leaps of excitement. - Animal Farm by George Orwell
What is happy, overjoyed, ecstatic, excited, or victorious?
100
She went to her best friend’s house to study. When she got there, she started to wonder how big her best friend’s dog Jasper had gotten. They went outside and rode their bikes for 20 minutes, went back to the house to study, ate dinner, and then she went back home.
What is third person limited point of view?
100
There’s a faucet in the basement that had dripped one drop all year - Since he "fixed" it, we can’t find it without wearing scuba gear.
What is hyperbole?
100
“The sooner we move out of this dump,” said Jack, “the happier I’ll be.” (dump)
What is negative?
200
Thinking back, contemplative, meditating
What is reflective?
200
They eat beans mostly, this old yellow pair. Dinner is a casual affair. Plain chipware on a plain and creaking wood, Tin flatware. - "The Bean Eaters" by Gwendolyn Brooks
What is apathetic, complacent, nonchalant, unconcerned?
200
“Do you love candy?” I asked my friend Roxy. I always make friends with other people.
What is first person point of view?
200
When the stars threw down their spears, And water'd heaven with their tears,
What is personification?
200
You’re lucky to have Wilma on your committee. She has lots of original ideas. (original)
What is positive?
300
Mocking, scornful (says the opposite of what is meant)
What is sarcastic?
300
Each step required great effort, as if his feet were made of concrete. Even the money in his pockets felt uncomfortably heavy, and every muscle in his legs and back felt slow and achy. It was as if his body was quietly protesting what he was doing. Durrell knew that paying Tyler was wrong. The shame and guilt he felt for giving his mother's money to a bully swept over him in unending waves. - "The Bully" by Paul Langan
What is heavy-hearted, guilty, or ashamed?
300
One day Tina went to the movies. She went to see Epic Movie. Tina thought she should purchase a plate of nachos, a pop, and a box of candy, but her friend thought she shouldn’t. Tina purchased the food anyway.
What is third person omniscient?
300
I lost my freedom for free room and board like a monkey in a zoo
What is simile?
300
Will you please turn your stereo off? I can’t concentrate with all that noise! (noise)
What is negative?
400
Anticipating only the best to happen, hopeful.
What is optimistic?
400
My life was a mess my head constantly spinning I didn't know what to do so I prayed for a new beginning I wished for you but when my wish came true I didn't have a clue what to do... - "My Sweet Baby" by Amy
What is bewildered, confused, frustrated, hopeful?
400
When I went to the store, I witnessed a girl crying on the street and I took a closer look and saw it was my friend. I walked to where she was and asked her what was wrong. She said, “Family problems.” Being a good friend, I told her to call me later if she wanted to talk about it.
What is first person point of view?
400
The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas, The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor,
What is metaphor?
400
What makes Jim such an excellent storyteller is his knack for invention. (invention)
What is positive?
500
To BE sorry for, regretful, contrite
What is remorseful?
500
I know not how it was-- but, with the first glimpse of the building, a sense of insufferable gloom pervaded my spirit. I looked upon the scene before me-- upon the mere house, and the simple landscape features of the domain-- upon the bleak walls-- upon the vacant eye-like windows-- upon a few rank sedges-- and upon a few white trunks of decayed trees-- with an utter depression of soul which I can compare to no earthly sensation. - "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allen Poe
What is gloomy, nervous, depressed, dreary?
500
First, you will need to wash your hands and gather all of your materials. Once you’ve done that, follow all of the directions in your cookbook. Put your crispy treats in your oven and cook for 30-35. While your treats cook you might want to clean your working place. When you take the treats out of the oven, pour the honey and lemon sauce on immediately. Once the treats are cooled, you and your friends can enjoy.
What is second person point of view?
500
The grass grew green in the graveyard.
What is alliteration?
500
It was a beautiful spring day, and the smell of apple blossoms filled the whole yard. (smell)
What is neutral?
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