Figurative Language Definitions
an extreme exaggeration used for effect.
Hyperbole
the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
Alliteration
The fire Chief, Hates books, Makes Montag Burn his own house
Chief Beatty
Clarisse asked Montag a question. His reply was “no.” What was the question?
Was he happy
Montag's wife, loves to watch TV
Mildred
a figure of speech in which an idea or thing is given human attributes, feelings or is spoken of as if it were human.
Personification
a form of the English language, in which writers use to express an idea or a thought, dramatically and drastically.
Figurative Language
in the group of men who would like to spread the knowledge found in books to people all over the world,
Granger
When Mildred’s friends were over, what did Montag read to them?
A poem
"Barbara baked banana bread, but it burned."
Alliteration
a figure of speech where two unlike things are compared using the word "like" or "as.”
Simile
“We made enough food to feed an army.”
Hyperbole
17 year old girl, asks a lot of questions
Clarise
After killing Beatty, where does Montag plant the books?
Mr. and Mrs. Black's house
What was the device that Montag and Faber communicated through
The Green Bullet
a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things.
Metaphor
"Life is like a box of chocolates"
Simile
Montag's friend, invents things, makes a plan with Montag, likes to read
Faber
What happens when Beatty hits Montag?
The green bullet falls out of his ear
What was Montag afraid of when Beatty came to visit?
He was afraid that Beatty would find the book Montag took
pairs opposite words in order to express new or complex meanings.
Oxymoron
“She is a big little girl.”
Oxymoron
The main character, was a fireman
Montag
What is the name of the book that Montag rips the pages out of?
bible
"You are my sunshine"
Metaphor