Figurative Language/Vocabulary
A work that makes fun of something or someone.
What is satire?
The works cited page at the end of a paper is also called this.
What is Bibliography?
Lisa knew well that this day had been nearly one hundred years in the making and that it had not come without a cost. The passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution granting women the right to vote was the culmination of years of struggle. Lisa’s mother had taught her about Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, suffragists whose life work had been devoted to gaining rights for women. When those two pioneers had died, the mantle was passed on to Alice Paul and Lucy Burns, who placed their very lives at risk on behalf of other women. IN THIS SELECTION, THE WORD "CULMINATION" MEANS WHICH OF THESE FOUR CHOICES: (A) conclusion or result, (B) beginning or cause, (C) unexpected consequence, or (D) unspoken purpose
What is (A)... Conclusion or Result?
In a book report on the novel Fahrenheit 451, Amanda wants to add information about the life of the author Ray Bradbury. She should use this as a reference source.
What is a Biographical Dictionary?
BAM, the thunder CRACKED and BOOMED.
What is Onomatopoeia?
A question that is not meant to be answered.
What is rhetorical?
The main idea of a book or novel.
What is Theme?
"She opened her eyes just in time to see a slight, plainly dressed woman collapse backward as Sara’s chocolates exploded from the box and rolled off in a dozen directions." The use of the phrase “exploded from the box” is intended to — (A) add irony (B) understate the incident (C) create tension or (D) exaggerate the incident
What is (D).. exaggerate the incident?
This style specifies guidelines for formatting manuscripts and using the English language in writing.
What is MLA format?
It was the best concert ever!
What is a Hyperbole?
She is the sun.
What is a metaphor?
The Main Character in a story.
What is Protagonist?
Which sentence most clearly places the selection in historical context? A. A middle-aged woman in a fur-lined coat and matching gloves danced past in black, pointed-toe boots. B. Lisa hugged her small traveling bag to her chest protectively and re-entered the stream of people moving about her. C. Occasionally one of Mr. Ford’s Model Ts chugged down the street, adding its deep baritone to the chorus. D. Lisa held out strong against the street vendors and the beckoning storefronts, but when the sweet smell of chocolate assailed her, she could not resist.
What is (C) ... Occasionally one of Mr. Ford's Model Ts chugged down the street, adding its deep baritone to the chorus?
When you do this, you are using your own way of formatting essential information and ideas expressed by someone else, presented in a new form. It is also one legitimate way (when accompanied by accurate documentation) to borrow from a source.
What is paraphrasing?
The rain cried loudly and the trees whispered during the night.
What is personification?
I am as busy as a bee.
What is a simile?
The author's attitude toward their work.
What is Tone?
"Squandered time could be used for working on assignments, studying for tests, or enjoying some free time." In this sentence, squandered means this.
What is wasted? (misused, misspent)
Referring to the works of others within a research paper.
What is in-text citation?
Taylor Swift's lyrics, "Marry me Juliet, you never have to be alone".
What is an Allusion?
Star stared silently sitting on a soft couch.
What is alliteration?
The atmosphere of a work that is portrayed by how a reader feels.
What is Mood?
Explaining, Listing, Spatial Layout, OR Chronological Order is used in the following excerpt: "Keep the Ultimate Goal in Mind" Remember that organization is not a goal in itself. Organization is a tool to realize other goals, such as more free time, better grades, or less stress. Organizing your work may require a little up-front time, but it will pay dividends later. Think of the task as an investment: spending a little time now will save time, money, and frustration in the weeks ahead.
What is explaining?
What is Plagiarism?
Before the wedding, Chandler got cold feet.
What is an Idiom?