Figurative Language
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
Which type of figurative language is being used here?
Idiom, Meiosis/understatement, Simile, or Allusion?
Allusion
In this poem, Nothing Gold Can Stay, by Robert Frost, there is a reference to the Garden of Eden. This is a religious allusion.
Death, be not proud, though some have called thee
Mighty and dreadful, for thou are not so;
For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow
Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me.
What is emphasized with the personification in this poem?
In this poem, Death be not Proud, by John Donne, the speaker personifies death to show that he is not afraid of it.
It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace– but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
What is the central idea of this historical American speech?
A.Peace must be obtained despite the many obstacles.
B.The importance of perusing a goal even if it is wrong.
C.The idea that big decisions should be carefully considered.
D. The time has come for us to raise a militia to defend freedom.
What is the central idea of the historical American speech?
D. The time has come for us to raise a militia to defend freedom.
●This speech was given by Patrick Henry on March 23, 1775, in response to interference of England’s Royal Navy brought in from the King's appointed Governor, Lord Dunmore. Patrick Henry was requesting that it was time for the Virginia colony to raise a militia in order to defend their right to freedom.
What text structure would be used to create an instruction manual for a weed wacker?
Description, Problem and Solution, Chronological, Compare and Contrast, Cause and Effect, or Sequence?
Sequence
A sequence is defined as a specific order of events or steps of a process. Chronological order, while similar, is the order of things in terms of time.
What is the difference between Logos and Pathos?
Logos is an appeal to logic or reason. Pathos is an emotional appeal.
Justice is blind and, at times, deaf.
Which type of figurative language is being used here?
Personification, Onomatopoeia, Simile, or Allusion?
Personification
The abstract idea of justice is given the human traits of being blind and deaf.
Fame is a fickle food
Upon a shifting plate
Whose table once a
Guest but not
The second time is set.
What is emphasized with the alliteration in this poem?
Fame is unpredictable
This poem by Emily Dickinson has alliteration in its title, “Fame is a Fickle Food”. She uses alliteration to emphasize that there are no guarantees with fame. You can be in the limelight one day, and gone the next.
Having thus imparted to you my sentiments as they have been awakened by the occasion which brings us together, I shall take my present leave; but not without resorting once more to the benign Parent of the Human Race in humble supplication that, since He has been pleased to favor the American people with opportunities for deliberating in perfect tranquility, and dispositions for deciding with unparalleled unanimity on a form of government for the security of their union and the advancement of their happiness, so His divine blessing may be equally conspicuous in the enlarged views, the temperate consultations, and the wise measures on which the success of this Government must depend.
What is the central idea of this historical American speech?
A.The importance of sharing your thoughts and feelings.
B.The importance of living in a state of perfect tranquility.
C.The importance of the Constitution on the success of the United States.
D. The importance of depending on the government for everything you need.
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What is the central idea of this historical American speech?
C.The importance of the Constitution on the success of the United States.
What text structure would be used to write a letter to the president of an HOA to complain about the algae growth in a community pond?
Description, Problem and Solution, Chronological, Compare and Contrast, Cause and Effect, or Sequence?
Cause and effect
The letter would emphasize that the algae growth causes a reduction in water clarity, inhibits the growth of other plants, and can lead to extensive oxygen depletion, accumulation of unsightly and decaying organic matter, unpleasant odors, and the death of fish.
Which rhetorical appeal would be used in a letter to the principal discussing the problem of cheating on tests and quizzes?
Ethos, Logos, or Pathos?
Ethos would be used to reinforce integrity issues like this one.
“Not in the legions
of horrid hell can come a devil more damned in evils to top Macbeth.”
Which type of figurative language is being used here?
Hyperbole
This is an exaggerated statement, from Shakespeare’s MacBeth, that it not meant to be taken literally.
“Horrid Hell” and “devil more damned” could also be alliteration.
I know what my heart is like
Since your love died:
It is like a hollow ledge
Holding a little pool
Left there by the tide,
A little tepid pool,
Drying inward from the edge.
What is emphasized with the simile in this poem?
The pain of losing someone you love.
In the poem, Ebb, by Edna St Vincent Millay, the speaker uses a simile to explain the loss of a loved one.
We care not upon what lines the battle is fought. If they say bimetallism is good, but that we cannot have it until other nations help us, we reply that, instead of having a gold standard because England has, we will restore bimetallism, and then let England have bimetallism because the United States has it. If they dare to come out in the open field and defend the gold standard as a good thing, we will fight them to the uttermost.
What is the central idea of this historical American speech?
A.The importance of following England’s lead with the Gold Standard.
B.The Gold Standard is necessary for everyone to succeed.
C.The idea of a Bimetallism system is counter productive.
D. Bimetallism is necessary to bring about national prosperity.
What is the central idea of this historical American speech?
D.Bimetallism is necessary to bring about national prosperity.
“Cross of Gold” speech was delivered by William Jennings Bryan
at the Democratic Convention in 1896. In his speech, he supported “free silver” (bimetallism) which he believed would increase our nation’s prosperity.
Benjamin spent a considerable amount of time and money improving the landscaping of his front yard. His improvements included new plant beds, mulch, and plenty of colorful flora. However, during the first major rainstorm of the season, he lost the majority of his mulch as it flowed into the street. It would be very costly to hire someone to replace the mulch every time it rained. Benjamin decided to salvage the mulch he was able to retrieve, and then purchase a product called, “mulch glue”. This product proved proficient in keeping the mulch in place.
What is this text structure? Description, Problem and Solution, Chronological, Compare and Contrast, Cause and Effect, or Sequence?
Problem and Solution
The information is conveyed as an issue or a problem of concern, and solution(s) are proposed or explained.
Which rhetorical appeal would be used in a proposal to contribute honor society funds to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital?
Ethos, Logos, or Pathos?
Pathos would be used to evoke an emotional response to the children at St. Jude’s suffering from cancer.
“Will you walk into my parlor?” said the spider to the fly.
“Tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you may spy. The way into my parlor is up a winding stair,
And I have many curious things to show when you are there.”
Which type of figurative language is being used here?
Meiosis/understatement
In this poem by Mary Howitt, The Spider to the Fly, the spider underemphasizes the danger of his web in order to capture the fly.
Benvolio: (1) What, art thou hurt?
Mercutio: (2) Ay, ay, a scratch, a scratch. (3) Marry, ‘tis enough. (4) Where is my page?—(5) Go, villain, fetch a surgeon. —
Which line is an example of meiosis? What does it emphasize?
(2) Ay, ay, a scratch, a scratch.
The use of meiosis emphasizes Mercutio’s wound, which is actually fatal.
(1) There is consolation in the thought that America is young. (2) Great streams are not easily turned from channels, worn deep in the course of ages. (3) They may sometimes rise in quiet and stately majesty, and inundate the land, refreshing and fertilizing the earth with their mysterious properties. (4) They may also rise in wrath and fury, and bear away, on their angry waves, the accumulated wealth of years of toil and hardship. (5) They, however, gradually flow back to the same old channel, and flow on as serenely as ever.
Which sentence BEST expresses the hypocrisy of slavery?
Which sentence BEST expresses the hypocrisy of slavery?
(4) They may also rise in wrath and fury, and bear away, on their angry waves, the accumulated wealth of years of toil and hardship.
In 1852, Frederick Douglass was invited to speak at a public Fourth of July celebration in Rochester, N.Y. Instead of talking about the celebration, Douglass addressed the issue that was dividing the nation, which was slavery. This speech was called, “The Hypocrisy of American Slavery”.
(1) After a number of accidents involving elderly drivers, police in Devon County became very concerned. (2) They spoke with several experts before making a decision. (3) The Department of Transport said drivers over 80 are more likely to have accidents than any other age group. (4) The charity, Age Concern, praised the skills of older motorists. (5) The Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired noted that visions problems are prevalent in drivers over the age of 60.
(6) After speaking with these organizations, it was decided that it was time for some elderly drivers to hand in their car keys and catch the bus.
Which sentence shows an organization sticking up for the rights of the elderly?
Which sentence shows an organization sticking up for the rights of the elderly?
(4) The charity, Age Concern, praised the skills of older motorists.
In Macbeth, Macbeth pretends to be loyal to Duncan even while planning his murder.
Which rhetorical device is being used here?
Irony, Analogy, Allusion, or Appeals?
Irony
The use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of its literal meaning.
But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks?
It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.
Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon,
Who is already sick and pale with grief,
That thou her maid art far more fair than she.
Which type of figurative language is being used here?
Extended Metaphor
Romeo compares Juliet to the radiant sun, and then extends the metaphor by asking her to kill “the envious moon”.
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
Explain the two metaphors in this poem.
In this poem, Dreams, by Langston Hughes, life is compared to a “broken-winged bird” and a “barren field frozen with snow” if it is lived without dreams. He is emphasizing that a life without hope is no life at all.
“(1) General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization: (2) Come here to this gate! (3) Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate! (4) Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”
Which line from this speech is President Regan best known for?
Which line from this speech is President Regan best known for?
(4) Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”
That last line is probably the most famous and lasting thing that Reagan ever said, and if he had listened to any one of the dozens of aides, advisors, and cabinet members who pleaded with him before the morning of June 12, 1987, to leave it out, the line might have died on the vine and never made it into the speech.
(1) Most people wash their cars, but never have enough time to wax them. (2) This is a big mistake. (3) Waxing a vehicle makes it look glossy and new. (4) It also seals it against dirt, water vapor, and rust. (5) An unwaxed car will look a lot older than its age. (6) If water doesn’t bead on the surface of the vehicle when it rains or when you hose it down, it needs waxing. (7) A clean, shiny car will impress your classmates. (8) Even if you use a car-washing product that has wax in it, you still must give your car a thorough waxing at least twice a year.
Which sentence contains a weak argument and should be omitted?
Which sentence contains a weak argument and should be omitted?
(7) A clean, shiny car will impress your classmates.
The whaling population has been steadily decreasing year after year. Who wouldn’t want to save the whales?
Which rhetorical device is being used here?
Analogy, Rhetorical Question, Allusion, or Antithesis?
Rhetorical Question
A statement made in the form of a question with no expectation of an answer. It is used for emphasis.