Figurative Language
I sat silently like a statue in a garden after a rain
SIMILE
Correct or Incorrect:
Your not going to believe what he did
INCORRECT
You're
Is this sentence correct?
I love English class but I also love math
NO
Add a comma before the FANBOYS
What tone is the author using?
The vile creature didn't deserve to live.
Negative; disgusted, angry etc
Indirect or direct?
She was a disgusting slob who hated everyone.
Direct
The machine of a man stepped into the light.
METAPHOR
Correct or incorrect use of homophones:
Its an amazing time to be alive.
INCORRECT:
It's
Is this sentence correct?
School is over yet, I'm busier than ever
NO
Put the comma BEFORE yet
What tone is the author using?
She floated into the room like an angel.
Positive; admiring, happy etc
Indirect or direct?
He walked into the room and said, "Get out of my chair, Linda. You know this is where I sit everyday."
And Linda immediately got up.
Indirect
She hung like an earring on the cheek of night
(two types of figurative language)
Simile and Personification
What changes, if any should be made?
I like her more then him.
Then to Than
Is this sentence correct?
My dog a Labrador is my best friend
NO
Comma both before and after "a Labrador"
What tone is the author using?
The boy walked into the classroom and sat down among his peers.
Neutral
What does this indirect characterization tell us about the character:
He saw a girl's backpack spill open the hallways. He turned the other way so he wouldn't be expected to help her.
He is selfish or uncaring
The church sighed as the funeral continued. It's large doors yawning as people cried enough tears to flood the village
(two types of figurative language)
Personification and Hyperbole
What change if any should be made?
You went over there to get their stuff. There lucky to have a friend like you
Change "there" to "they're"
Is this sentence correct? Why or Why not?
My mom loves me; which makes me happy.
NO
The sentence after the semicolon is not complete
What is the difference between Tone and Mood?
Tone: how the author feels about what he's discussing
Mood: How the reader feels while reading
What are two ways an author can indirectly characterize a character?
Depicting their actions
Showing how they talk
Showing how they interact with other characters
All of our yesterday's have lighted fools their way to dusty death.
Life's but a walking shadow.
-Shakespeare
(two types)
Personification
Metaphor
What changes if any should be made?
I don't like you're attitude. It's really difficult to deal with everyday. His attitude is bad to.
Change you're to your
Change to to too
Ninth grade was a difficult year, but it got easier. I made a lot of friends; Spencer is my favorite one.
YES