Figurative Language-Identify
Characterization
Starts with "D"
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Figurative Language-Create
100
The Cardiff Giant was a genuine fraud. What kind of figurative language is used in the sentence?
What is oxymoron
100
" 'Flee!' Henry shouted at Gregor as he whipped past him. 'Flee, Overlander!' Part of him wanted to badly, but he couldn't. First of all, he had no idea where to go. More important, he knew the Underlanders were only here because of him. He couldn't just run away and leave them to face the rats." Explain how the author uses characterization show us Gregor's personality.
The author shows us that Gregor is a brave person because he doesn't want to abandon his friends even though the situation is dangerous and he might get hurt.
100
This word is a synonym for doubtful
What is dubious
100
"Good late day. Meet you Gregor and Boots, brother and sister, who have most recently joined us."
Good afternoon. This is Gregor and Boots, brother and sister, who have just arrived.
100
Write an example of a simile in a complete sentence.
Santa's cheeks are as red as a tomato!
200
She flew from table to table as she sang her songs of greetings to all of the guests.
What is a metaphor
200
" 'Up!' someone snarled at him, and he saw Mareth glaring down at him. 'Find your feet Overlander!' Mareth barked. Had he actually thought this guy was shy a few hours ago?" Explain how the author uses characterization to show Mareth's personality.
The author used words like 'snarled' and 'barked' to describe how Mareth talked. These words show us that Mareth was very angry in this situation.
200
Mosquitoes can really _____________ from the enjoyment of a barbeque if they start to bite you!
What is detract
200
"In the warmth of the fire, he realized he was frozen. He was soaked in river water up to his waist and shivering from the wind and the horror of what he'd witnessed."
He was shivering because he was wet from the river, and also scared from what he saw. He realized this when he sat by the warm fire.
200
Write an example of a metaphor in a complete sentence.
My sun has finally risen...would you like some breakfast dear?
300
It is only when you die that you can truly live.
What is a paradox
300
"[Gregor] couldn't cook much, but if his mom had to work late, he'd make dinner sometimes. Just stuff like scrambled eggs or macaroni and cheese, but he could get by." Explain what this quote shows about Gregor's character.
The quote shows that Gregor is an independent person and can cook himself dinner if he has to.
300
Use the word "dethrone" correctly in a sentence
The Syrian rebels would like to dethrone Basar al-Assad. They don't know who the new president will be, but they want it to be someone different.
300
"We are not meant to be here. And beyond that we have a war to fight."
We shouldn't be here. We should be fighting a war.
300
Write a sentence using personification correctly.
My back was screaming after I spent the whole day digging in my garden.
400
The water continued until the end of the Earth.
What is a hyperbole
400
"Gregor and Luxa passed around their food, which was disappearing much faster than he had anticipated. He tried to object when the roaches gave their food to Boots, thinking he would share his own." What does the author show us about the roaches' characters in this quote?
The author shows us that the roaches were very generous and were willing to share their food with Boots even though there wasn't a lot of food left.
400
Write your own definition for the word "detention"
Detention is a noun which means to keep a person separate from others.
400
" 'How do we...make the food? Henry and I, we have never actually prepared food,' admitted Luxa.
Luxa asked what her and Henry should do. They had never cooked before.
400
Write an example of a hyperbole.
I'm so hungry that my stomach is physically eating me alive!
500
The room was glowing from the light of the candle sitting on the small round table near the window. Even the curtains blowing gently in the night breeze as the stars glowed outside looked more beautiful and peaceful in the light.
What is imagery
500
"Gregor narrowed his eyes at Henry. 'You know, where I come from, we don't think much of someone who sneaks up and stabs a person in their sleep.' " 'He is not a person, he is a rat,' said Henry. 'If you cannot make the distinction, you may surely count yourself among the dead.' " How does the author use characterization in this quote?
We can see that Henry thinks like he is a warrior who is always ready to kill or fight his enemies. We can tell that Gregor thinks of all of the animals like they are equal to him, and he wouldn't kill anyone or anything without a good reason.
500
There was _________________ among the gods when Poseidan, Hades and Zeus were fighting with each other
What is discord
500
"Everyone dug in like they'd never seen food before. When he'd slowed down enough to actually taste his food, Gregor asked the question that had been worrying him since they'd escaped from the spiders."
Everyone was hungry and ate quickly. Finally Gregor decided to ask about something that had been bothering him.
500
Write a sentence that uses imagery.
The apple was the perfect size to fit in one's hand, not too big, not too small. Its skin was shiny and smooth, red like ripe cherries at the beginning of summer. I felt like if I shined it with a cloth, I would be able to see my face reflected in it. For more practice, think about how to describe: -a specific kind of fish -your endangered species animal to someone who has never seen it before -the Palandöken mountains after it has snowed
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