Figurative Language
Visually descriptive, typically figurative language, especially in a literary work.
What is imagery?
The process of breaking a complex topic or substance into smaller parts in order to gain a better understanding of it.
What is analy7sis?
an active reading strategy to help you stay engaged in the reading process, and retain the information in the text.
What is annotations?
a dishonest statement or idea
What is a lie?
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with a different thing (using “like” or “as”).
What is a simile?
a specific, arguable, clear statement
What is a claim?
reading something with a determination to understand and evaluate it for its relevance to your needs
What is active reading?
a fact or belief that is accepted as true.
What is truth?
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
What is a metaphor?
the evidence and rationale that supports a claim
What is reasoning?
the way someone sees the world
What is perspective?
not genuine; fraudulent
What is a phony?
The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
What is an alliteration?
stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
What is explicit?
an idea that recurs in or pervades a work of art, literature, or a life; always unsaid
What is a theme?
a falsehood that is told to maintain social harmony and is considered noble because of its’ civic purpose
What is a noble lie?
Departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical; representing by a figure or resemblance: emblematic.
What is figurative language?
implied though not plainly expressed
What is implicit?
focuses on the deeper meaning or message that the reader is meant to consider (a sentence)
What is the main idea?
Signifying or suggestive of an associative or secondary meaning in addition to the primary meaning.
What is connotative?
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence or reasoning
What is an inference?
the way in which the author allows you to “see” and “hear” the text
What is point-of-view?
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
What is a hyperbole?
The three different kinds of point-of-view and their indicators. (You must have an example for each to receive the points.)
the way in which the author allows you to “see” and “hear” the text
1) first-person→ A character tells the story. (“I”)
2) second-person-->A character addresses someone. (“you”)
3) third-person→ A narrator, or outsider, tells the story (“he”/“she”/“they”)