Figurative Device Part1
Give an example of a simile.
Must use LIKE or AS.
Give an example of a onomatopoeia.
Must use sound in a literal way. (Can be something like "splash!" or "The bacon sizzled...")
A story about Beyonce is organized into four sections, each section detailing a different album she has released.
Description
When he lost his temper, his animalistic growls and wild gestures made him an intimidating force in the boardroom.
What does animalistic mean?
Animalistic = something along the line of being like an animal, being beastly, being physical and instinctive, being aggressive
Should mention animals or nature to receive credit.
Ancient Greeks were polytheistic, meaning their myths explore polytheism...what does this mean?
They worshipped multiple gods.
Give an example of personification.
Must give human-like qualities to a non-human object or animal.
Give an example of a metaphor.
Comparison NOT using like or as.
The person IS a...
An author writes an article about Pedro Pascal's rise to fame and analyzes his filmography based on the corresponding year each film/show premiered.
Chronological
The king decided to abdicate the throne, deciding instead to live a quiet life in the countryside.
What does abdicate mean?
Abdicate = to relinquish, to surrender, to give up power
Describe which words are used in each perspective or point of view.
First person uses I, me, my, we, us, our.
Second uses you, your, and you're.
Third person uses they, he, and she.
Give an example of a historical allusion.
Must reference a famous historical event.
Give an example of a hyperbole.
Must be super dramatic and over the top.
An article explains the effects of increasing construction on the habitats of endangered species.
Cause and effect
I know Professor Smith didn't actually say not to write from personal experience, but I think such a message was implicit in her instruction to use scholarly sources.
What does implicit mean?
Implicit= implied, understood but not explicit, obviously suggested
What is characterization?
Anything that informs the audience/reader about a character and who they are: what is their personality?
Always go back to the text to prove this.
Even better if you remember: STEAL
S - Speech (what does what they say reveal about them?)
T - Thoughts (what does what they think reveal about them?)
E - Effect (what does their effect on others reveal about them?)
A - Actions (what do their actions reveal about them?)
L - Looks (what do their looks reveal about them?)
Give an example of alliteration.
Must use the same consonant sound in consecutive words in a sentence.
Give an example of an oxymoron.
Must be two contrasting words put together to create one greater idea. For example, jumbo shrimp. Disgustingly beautiful.
An author explains how to distinguish a democratic government from a fascist government by providing characteristics shared by each, and emphasizing their distinctive features.
Compare and Contrast
Her exorbitant praise made him blush and squirm in his seat.
What does exorbitant mean?
Exorbitant = excessive, over the top, overdramatic, too much
What's an allegory?
A piece of art or media with a second, hidden meaning. (Often this meaning is political or religious.)
Give an example of anaphora.
Must repeat a word or phrase in consecutive sentences or clauses.
Give an example of a epistrophe.
Repetition of a word or phrase at the end of consecutive clauses or sentences.
An author addresses the diminishing reading scores in America's public schools by explaining the reasons for the decline, and offering suggestions for improving the quality of students' reading capabilities.
Problem and Solution
The hiatus in service should last two or three months--until the cable lines are repaired.
What does hiatus mean?
Hiatus = a pause, a break, or a gap in duration or continuity
What is a "coming of age" story? Give one example of a cultural experience that best encapsulates a coming of age experience.
A coming of age story follows a character from childhood to adulthood, it highlights how they mature.
Cultural examples: bar/t mitzvahs, quinceaneras, sweet sixteens, etc.