Figurative Language
Comparing two things WITHOUT using like or as is a...?
Metaphor
The authors feeling towards the writing is the what?
Tone
The overall message that traces the information of the text from the beginning to the end is the what?
The message, moral, or lesson learned in a story is the what?
a. theme
b. central idea
c. lesson
Theme
Elsie was in charge of dusting the furniture. Nick put the toys away in the oversized toy chest. The vacuum hummed softly as Jenna pushed it through the living room. Everyone in the family had a job.
What is emphasized with the personification in this excerpt?
A. The cleanliness of the furniture.
B. The size of the toy chest.
C. The sound of the vacuum.
D. The cooperation of the family.
C. The sound of the vacuum.
Carrie sat patiently in the waiting room. She couldn’t understand what was taking so long. “This place is a refrigerator,” she thought as she pulled on her sweater. “I just want to see the doctor.”
What is emphasized with the metaphor in this excerpt?
A. The crowdedness of the waiting room.
B. How long Carrie has to wait for her appointment.
C. How cold it is in the waiting room.
C. How cold it is in the waiting room.
She's all states, and all princes, I,
Nothing else is.
Princes do but play us; compared to this,
All honor's mimic, all wealth alchemy.
"She's all states, and all princes, I" is an example of a what?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. personification
B. metaphor
Advertisements in magazines for products (problem-pain; solution-Tylenol)
What is the text structure of this?
Problem and solution
A. Point of view
B. Setting
C. Characterization
D. Symbolism
A. Point of View
“Arnie is interested in the position,” said Cindy.
“Oh really,” replied Ed.
“Yes. He wants to talk with you about it,” said Cindy.
“You should deter him,” replied Ed.
The use of the word “deter” indicates that –
A. Cindy wants to apply for the position herself.
B. Ed wants Cindy to encourage Arnie to apply for the position.
C. Cindy thinks Arnie deserves the new position.
D. Ed wants Cindy to discourage Arnie from applying for the position.
D. Ed wants Cindy to discourage Arnie from applying for the position.
“I think I know the answer!” yelled Donna.
“Well?” asked Mrs. Swearz.
“I believe it is London, England” said Donna.
“Spectacular answer,” said Mrs. Swearz.
Which word can be substituted with “spectacular” to create a negative connotation instead of a positive one?
A. Ludicrous
B. Superb
C. Phenomenal
D. Remarkable
A. Ludicrous
I was a child and she was a child,
In this kingdom by the sea,
But we loved with a love that was more than love—
I and my Annabel Lee—
With a love that the wingèd seraphs of Heaven
Coveted her and me.
What is the tone of this stanza?
a. Bittersweet
b. Sorrow
C. Anger
Bittersweet
A newspaper article about a volcano eruption which had an effect on tourism
What text structure is used here?
Cause and effect
The 50 stars on the American flag represent the 50 states of the United States. What is this an example of?
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Figurative language
D. Symbolism
D. Symbolism
You will need to do more than simply complete your homework in order to succeed. You need to pay attention in class, complete all of the activities, and ask questions when you are confused.
What is the tone of this excerpt?
A. Authoritative
B. Optimistic
C. Sarcastic
D. Humorous
A. Authoritative
(1) Everyone was excited about the new student, Thomas. (2) The boys were impressed with his athleticism. (3) The girls fought over who would sit next to him during lunch. (4) I guess he is a Romeo.
(5) Hopefully, he will be able to handle Mr. Greene’s Algebra I class.
Which sentence contains an allusion?
Sentence 4
And this was the reason that, long ago,
In this kingdom by the sea,
A wind blew out of a cloud, chilling
My beautiful Annabel Lee;
So that her highborn kinsmen came
And bore her away from me,
To shut her up in a sepulchre
In this kingdom by the sea.
What does the line "So that her highborn kinsmen came and bore here away from me" mean?
a. Annabel Lee Ran away
b. Annabel Lee is fine
c. Annabel Lee dies
c. Annabel Lee dies
A bargain hunter writing on her blog about buying store-brand items and how it compares with buying name-brand items.
What text structure is this?
Compare and contrast
Their marriage ceremony was taking place in a grand hotel. All the eminent people of the city were invited, the reason that the celebration was excellent.
What is the tone of this passage?
Jovial, happy, excited, etc.
“I can’t work tomorrow because I am busy,” said Janet.
“What are you doing? Going out with Joe?” asked Ruth.
“Yes,” replied Janet.
“Where are you going?” asked Ruth.
“I don’t know, he’s spontaneous.” said Janet.
The use of the word “spontaneous” indicates that –
A. Joe is impulsive.
B. Ruth is busy tomorrow.
C. Joe is working tomorrow.
D. Janet is jealous of Ruth.
A. Joe is impulsive.
The wind whispered secrets through the ancient trees, its voice a soft, haunting melody. The old house groaned in response, its wooden bones aching with the weight of untold stories.
What figurative language is being used?
Personification
My beautiful Annabel Lee;
So that her highborn kinsmen came
And bore her away from me,
To shut her up in a sepulchre
In this kingdom by the sea.
Using context clues what is a sepulchre?
a. A basement
b. a casket
c. a graveyard
A casket
Jack and Jill ran up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill came tumbling after.
What kind of text structure is this?
Chronological
The children were as different as day and night. He was a lively conversationalist, but she was reserved and taciturn.
What does taciturn mean?
Quiet, doesn't like to speak much
“Did you watch the movie I recommended?” asked Rick.
“It had a profound effect on me,” replied Angie.
The use of the word “profound” indicates that –
Angie thought the movie was powerful.