Figurative Lanuage
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Vocabulary & Terms
100
This gives human characteristics to inanimate objects or animals.
What is PERSONIFICATION
100
Representing or telling the events of a story from 'outside' the action of the story. This person has either an OMNISCIENT OR LIMITED view.
What is 3RD PERSON POINT OF VIEW
100
The tall grass of the western plain danced in afternoon breeze as it awaited the desperately needed rain.
What is PERSONIFICATION
100
the high point of suspense in a short story or novel
What is CLIMAX
200
This is a comparison of two unlike objects NOT using like or as.
What is a METAPHOR
200
Chocolate is my Achilies heel for sure!
What is ALLUSION
200
This is the author's attitude toward the audience and characters. Can be humorous, serious, scarcastic...
What is TONE
200
List the major components of a novel's setting: A. the time period in which story takes place B. the place where the story changes scenes C. the main viewpoint of the story D. the place where the story takes place E. the theme of the story
What is A & B
200
the story of a persons life written by himself/herself
What is AUTOBIOGRAPHY
300
This is the repetition of initial consonant sounds. For example "Jazz's jumpy personality has jinxed visitors to our home."
What is ALLITERATION
300
Ya all need to make sure you put the pop back in the fridge. -or- I'se a been climbin' that stair, and gotta keep on climbin' Cause life ain't no crystal stair...
What is DIALECT
300
This TYPE OF TEXT tells a story. Sometimes it contains dialogue, but not always.
What is NARRATIVE.
300
Trouble had been brewing for more than 10 years. In 1763 Britain had defeated France in the French & Indian War. Britain then tried to tighten control over its 13 American colonies and tax them more heavily. What STRUCTURE of Non-Fiction is demonstrated here?
What is SEQUENCE OR TIME ORDER
300
poetry that does not have meter or rhyme scheme. It sounds more like regular speech.
What is FREE VERSE
400
The use of sensory details in literature to evoke pictures in the mind of the reader.
What is IMAGERY?
400
The newly fallen snow glistened as we peered out the open door. Even though our noses twitched as we felt the frigid temperatures, we were excited to go sledding in the frosty winter wonderland.
What is IMAGERY
400
A judgement or decision made based on a personal point of view. It can also mean looking at something/event/person without considering all the facts before making a decision.
What is BIAS
400
The cheetah can run 70 mph. In the 1996 Olympic Games, Michael Johnson set a world recored and captured the gold medal when he ran 200 meteres in 19.32 seconds. That's 23mph. What type of non-fiction structure does this passage demonstrate?
What is COMPARE & CONTRAST
400
this is an oversimplified statement about a group based on limited information; stereotyping
What is SWEEPING GENERALIZATION
500
Something that happens which is the opposite of what the reader thinks will happen.
What is IRONY?
500
The summer fire sizzled and hissed as we waited to toast our marshmellows. We couldn't wait for our smores!
What is ONOMATOPOEIA
500
This is an author's way of showing events that took place before the setting of the story.
What is FLASHBACK
500
Many people all over the world practice yoga. It is a form of exercise that relaxes the mind, body & spirit. Yoga is more than just a stretcing exercise. It is about creating balance by developing both strength and flexibility. This is done through gentle stretches, breathing practices, and deep relaxation. Yoga has the power to heal both body and mind. Scientific research has shown that the practice of yoga can prevent and cure disease by promoting excellent health energy. Today, many professionals practice yoga to release stress and tension, which helps them stay focused and calm. The main purpose of the above passage is to: A. Inform the reader about the benefits of yoga B. to teach the reader about the origins of yoga C. to entertain the reader with stories about yoga D. to persuade the reader to join a yoga class
What is D
500
this is used to influence people to believe, buy or do something; Boston Massacre
What is PROPAGANDA
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