It "Figures"
A comparison using 'Like ' or 'As'
Simile
The following sentence "Annie ate all of the apples last night" is an example of...
Alliteration
Irony is...
Using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic reasons.
New York is the city that never sleeps.
Personification
Where did Mrs. Day graduate high school?
Lac La Biche
Using the 5 senses to engage the reader and create "word pictures" in their head.
Imagery
Words that create sounds and imitative harmony.
Onomatopoeia
What is SITUATIONAL IRONY?
When the outcome of something is the opposite of what's expected
He was a brave lion in battle.
Metaphor
What is Mrs. Day's favorite food?
over exaggeration which is not intended to be taken literally.
Hyperbole
The repetition of similar vowel sounds anywhere within the words in a line of poetry.
Assonance
What is VERBAL IRONY?
Saying the opposite of what you mean
The film was bittersweet
Oxymoron
How many sister's does Mrs. Day have?
Bonus points if you can name them...
2 sisters (Emmy and Georgia)
An indirect reference to a well-known person, place, thing, or event from history, literature, mythology, or the Bible
Allusion
The repetition of similar consonant sounds anywhere within the words in a line of poetry.
Consonance
What is DRAMATIC IRONY?
When audience knows something a character doesn't, creating suspense
He's a real Romeo with the ladies.
Allusion
What is Mrs. Day's favorite tv show?
FRIENDS or NEW GIRL
An apparently contradictory statement with an element of truth
For example: Deep down, you’re really shallow.
Paradox
The title of the song "Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart" is an example of...
Onomatopoeia
'Saying "What lovely weather!" while it is pouring rain and storming'
What type of Irony is this sentence?
VERBAL Irony
A bicycle can't stand on its own because it is two-tired
Pun
Which famous celebrity did Mrs. Day meet on Broadway in 2022?
Hugh Jackman