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Figurative language Examples
100

How to use language correctly?

List two: 

Misuse of language

No repeating 

Synonyms don't always mean the same thing 

Use thesaurus 

100

Arranging different or opposing ideas into the same sentences is what? 

Possible words: Antithesis, parallel construction, imagery, concrete words, inversion. 

Antithesis 

100

What are examples of inclusive language? 

A. Avoiding the generic "he"

B. Avoiding the use of "mankind" 

C. Avoiding stereotyping jobs by gender

D. All the above 

D. All the above 

100

"Space is the frontier of the modern age" Is an example of what figurative language? 

Possible answer: Enduring a metaphor, synecdoche, personification, culture type, and Ideographs 

Culture-type 

200

How to use language clearly?

List two: 

Don't use slang

Avoid complex words

Eliminate Clutter 

200

Repeating a sequence of words for impact is? 

Possible words: Antithesis, parallel construction, imagery, concrete words, inversion.

Parallel Construction 

200

How does a speaker know if their language is being appropriately used? 

A. It is appropriate for the occasion 

B. The audience is engaged 

C. the teacher is smiling 

D. You do not get in trouble

A. it is appropriate for the occasion 

200

"Democracy in Action" is what figurative language?

Possible answer: Enduring a metaphor, synecdoche, personification, culture type, and Ideographs

Ideographs 

300

How to use language appropriately?

List two:

Know the occasion

Know your audience 

Language and words appropriate to the speaker 

300

Created word pictures that let you "see" is? 

Possible words: Antithesis, parallel construction, imagery, concrete words, inversion.

Concrete words 

300

What are the benefits of the spoken word?

List two: 

Possible answers: More colorful, intensive, interactive, engages listeners directly, and more spontaneous. 

300

"Lady Liberty" is what type of figurative language? 

Possible answer: Enduring a metaphor, synecdoche, personification, culture type, and Ideographs

personification 

400

Why is color important in your speech?

List two:

Emotional Intensity 

Create strong imagery and evoke emotions 

colorful words help ideas to stand out. 

400

Reversing the expected order of words in a phrase/sentence to make a statement more memorable is?

Possible words: Antithesis, parallel construction, imagery, concrete words, inversion.

Inversion 

400

What is the difference between denotative and connotative words? 

Denotative: precise, literal, objective

Connotative: variable, figurative, subjective 

400

"Quarantine was a storm in our lives" is what type of figurative language? 

Possible answer: Enduring a metaphor, synecdoche, personification, culture type, and Ideographs

Enduring Metaphor 

500

Why is changing the order of words important?

List two: 

Rhythm

Parallelism 

Repetition 

Antithesis 

Inversion 

500

Mental Impressions of sights, sounds, touch, smell, and taste are?

Possible words: Antithesis, parallel construction, imagery, concrete words, inversion.

Imagery

500

what is a colorful language? 

language that is emotionally intense that helps ideas to stand out and can create strong imagery. 

500

"All hands-on deck" is what type of figurative language? 

Possible answer: Enduring a metaphor, synecdoche, personification, culture type, and Ideographs

Synecdoche

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