Figurative Lang Definitions
What is SIMILE?
Her eyes were as bright as the night sky.
What is a SIMILE?
INFERENCE
What is a conclusion the reader makes based on evidence.
I am absolutely thrilled to announce our team’s victory!
What is excited?
Evidence that uses numbers.
What are statistics?
Compare 2 things not using like or as.
What is a metaphor?
The dust on Mars was as red as Santa's suit.
What is a SIMILE?
SYNONYMS
What are two words with the same meaning.
Whatever. It’s not like it matters anyway.
What is indifferent?
Evidence that is related to the topic and claim.
What is relevant?
Language that makes something not human seem like a human.
What is PERSONIFICATION?
The wind whistled through the trees.
What is PERSONIFICATION?
MOOD
What is the feeling the author's words create for the reader?
If you would kindly take your seats, we may begin the presentation.
What is polite?
To have enough evidence.
What is sufficient?
Three "literary devices" that are considered figurative language.
What are simile, metaphor, and personification?
The snow was a blanket on the field.
What is a METAPHOR?
CONNOTATION
The sun blazed mercilessly overhead, scorching everything in its path.
A statement that acknowledges (recognizes) the other side of your claim.