Figurative Language 1
The baby cried like a blender.
Simile
Comparing two unlike things without using like or as
Metaphor
How the author feels about the writing is called?
Tone
How the reader feel when reading is called?
Mood
The definition of a word is called.
Denotation
He jumped 1000 feet into the sky.
Hyperbole
The repetition of sounds in a sentence.
Alliteration
Doug walked into the arcade and his eyes lit up. He had never seen such an impressive array of games.
What is the tone? Mysterious, Exciting, Nervous
Exciting
"Give me my toy!" Tyler yelled at his little brother Taylor. "No, I was using it first!" Taylor shouted back. The TV was blaring loudly.
What is the mood? Annoyed, Excited, or Nervous
Annoyed
A word can have a connotation of either, positive, negative, or...?
Neutral
We heard the doorbell ring while we were eating dinner.
Onomatopoeia
Giving an inanimate object a human trait
The steak was tough, the soup was cold, and the pie was dry. Not to mention the overpriced menu.
What is the tone? Disappointed, Aggressive, Mysterious
Disappointed
The birds in the trees chirped as the morning sun gently glistened through the window.
What is the mood? Loving, Serious, or Relaxing
Relaxing
Which of these 3 words has a more negative connotation?
Weird, Unique, Strange
Weird
Is there an Einstein in your class?
Allusion
Something you can't take literally
Idiom
It is a mistake to think that we can leave this problem to the next generation to solve.
What is the tone? Optimistic, Angry, Hopeless
Hopeless
Tammy was blown back by the stench as she walked into the cluttered pet store.
What is the mood? Happy, Disgusted, or Angry
Disgusted
Which of the words has a more positive connotation?
Stench, Odor, Aroma
Aroma
You have to go to school, it is your only choice.
Oxymoron
A reference to a famous person, place, or event
Allusion
Janet looked at the rickety rope bridge swing in the wind. Each wooden plank creaked as you took a step over the canyon.
What is the tone? Suspenseful, Depressing, Romantic
Suspenseful
Katie was getting ready for a date but couldn't find the perfect outfit. She changed in and out of outfits until finally, the doorbell rang, It was Josh and Katie was nowhere near ready.
What is the mood? Worried, Excited, or Humorous
Worried
Which of the following words has more of a neutral connotation?
Watch, Spy, Observe
Watch