Figurative Language
What is a comparison that uses like or as ?
simile
this sentence structure consists of one independent clause
what is a simple sentence
which unit word means clumsy, hard to handle, slow-moving
what is cumbersome
She is so loud she can be heard miles away
what is hyperbole
Although I like reading, I never enjoyed the Harry Potter series.
what is a complex sentence
this figurative language compares without using like or as
what is a metaphor
this sentence structure consist of one independent and at least one dependent clause
what is a complex sentence?
which unit word means to a make a mess of
what is muddle
the flowers danced through the grass
what is personification
Every weekend we have to wash the car, mow the lawn, and rake the leaves.
what is a simple sentence
this is an extreme exaggeration
What is hyperbole
this sentence structure consists of two or more independent clauses
what is a compound sentence
which word means a bandit, robber, highway man
what is brigand
My mother was hot as fish grease when she found out that I had stolen and wrecked her car.
what is simile
I wanted to stay at home this weekend, but Mark insisted that I go to the concert.
What is a compound sentence
this is a common phrase that can't be interpreted literally
what is an idiom
which sentence structure consists of at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
what is a compound - complex sentence
which word means to seize for military or official use
what is commandeer
William is a walking encyclopedia.
What is a metaphor
Although I planted the flowers later than I should have, they were beautiful, and all of my neighbors admired them.
what is a compound - complex sentence
this figurative language gives human qualities to objects or animals
what is personification
What are the two things that all clauses have
what are a subject and verb
which word means not genuine, not true, valid
what is spurious
the chair groaned in agony as the man lowered his huge body into it.
what is personification
When the bell rings, go to your next class.
What is a complex sentence