Figurative Language
A comparison of two or more things NOT using "like" or "as"
Metaphor
What does irony mean?
When the opposite of what is expected happens.
This type of conflict occurs between two people.
What is External Conflict
True or False?
It is important to not stutter while arguing.
True
True or False: The central idea of a nonfiction text is one or two words long.
False
The river sang a soothing melody.
What form of figurative language is this? Explain your answer.
Personification, rivers CANNOT sing melodies,
What are the 3 main types of Irony?
Verbal, situational, and dramatic.
This type of conflict occurs inside a person
What is Internal Conflict
Why is evidence important to have in an argument?
Evidence is important in an argument because it turns an opinion into a supported fact. Without evidence, a claim is just a statement.
True or false: There can be multiple central ideas found in one nonfiction text.
True
The snow was a white blanket covering the town
What two things are being compared in this metaphor?
The snow and white blanket
What does verbal irony mean?
When someone is intentionally saying the opposite of what they mean.
A group is trying to survive in Jumanji.
Internal or External?
External, this example shows Person vs Native
What are the four main things you need to have in order to win an argument.
You need a claim, reasons, evidence, and a counterclaim
The Titanic was a luxurious ship that did not follow safety protocols.
Is this a central idea? Explain your reasoning
Yes, because the central idea is what you are learning about a topic.
The classroom was a zoo on the last day of school.
What form of figurative language is this? Explain your answer
Metaphor, a classroom and a zoo are being compared NOT using the words "like" or "as"
What type of irony comes off as sarcasm?
Verbal irony
Simba questions if he should return home.
Internal or External?
Internal,this example shows Person vs Self
True or False: Arguing is not about winning, but about understanding.
Explain your reasoning
True, if you just want to win an argument your most likely arguing just to argue.
Is this a central idea? Explain your reasoning
The central idea is tornadoes.
No, because a central idea is what you are learning about a topic and should not be one word.
What are the main types of figurative language (hint: there's 8)
simile
metaphor
hyperbole
personification
alliteration
repetition
onomatopoeia
idiom
The audience found out she was going to die before she did.
What type of Irony is this?
Dramatic
Name two types of External Conflict.
Person vs Person/Native/Society/ or Tech
True or False: Using the words "I think" in an argument are not important
Explain your reasoning
False, using "I" statements to express your argument makes you sound sure and trustworthy
What is a central idea?
The central idea is what the author is teaching you about a topic.