Figurative Language 2
Figurative Language
Rhetoric
Bias and Propaganda
Myths
100

Ridiculing, criticizing, making fun of something to improve it. 

What type of figurative language is this?

Satire

100

Comparison using like or as. 

Simile

100

are of persuading people 

Rhetoric 

100

positive/negative approach to a topic

Bias

100

A traditional story, supernatural, explains something in human nature/ the natural world. 

Myth

200

Appeals to 5 senses 

What type of figurative language is this?

Imagery

200

Danny is like a monster.

What type of figurative language is used?

Simile 

200

Appeals that present ideas and images that elicit strong feeling. 

Emotional Appeal

200

"All rich people are snobs" "All poor people are have bad hygiene"

What type of propaganda is this? 

Sweeping Generalization 

200

Describes how the world/life BEGAN

Creation Myth

300

What is mood?

The atmosphere, how you feel.
300

Phillip is  a monster.

What is the type of figurative language? 

Metaphor

300

Appeal that relies on facts and statistics to support a claim.

Logical Appeal

300

Information/ MISinformation aimed to influence or control people.

Propaganda 

300

Something that supports social customs/ values.

Creation Myth 

400

What is something concrete that represents love?

Symbolism

400

Doesn't use like are as

What type of figurative language is this?

Metaphor

400

Appeal that uses values and moral standards as a way to persuade an audience. 

Ethical Appeal

400

Try to persuade someone because "It's popular and everyone is doing it."

Bandwagon

400

Beliefs/ cultural norms of society are embedded in thier stories.

Historical/ Cultural Context

500

A)Something that is opposite of what you expected. 

B) Should be serious but comes off like a joke. 

A) Ironic Situation

B) Absurd Situation 

500

Why do authors use figurative language?

To Clarify, Economize, Emphasize.

500

These are examples of the Appeals:

A) Poor nutrition causes nearly half of deaths in children under 5. That 3.1 Million preventable deaths.

B) Pictures of small crying children with sad music

C) We live in a country where we throw food away everyday, while children in other countries are starving to death. 

A) Logical Appeal

B) Emotional Appeal

C) Ethical Appeal

500

Try to persuade someone by using famous persons to endorse a product or idea.

Testimonial 

500

A biblical story

Creation Myth