Figurative Language
The wind howled throughout the night.
What is PERSONIFICATION?
definition of idiom
What is figurative expression where the literal meaning of the phrase or sentence makes no sense.
evidence that does not relate to or support a claim or idea.
A synonym for main idea
What is central idea?
define distinguish
What is "to recognize the difference?"
What figurative language is used in the sentence below?
His smile is like kryptonite to me.
What is Allusion?
symbolism
What is using images or symbols to represent values or ideas?
A synonym for inference
What is a conclusion?
define explicit
What is "clearly stated."
Complete the analogy:
ripple is to pond as wave is to __________
What is ocean?
dramatic irony
What is the audience knows something the character does not?
A synonym for impact
What is "affect or influence?"
what is imagery?
What is "vivid description that appeals to a readers' senses to create an image or idea in their head. "
Biologists have recently produced immortal frogs by removing their vocal cords. They can't croak.
What is PUN?
There were a million questions in the math test today!
What figurative language is in this sentence?
hyperbole
Pun
What is when an author plays with the multiple meanings of words to be funny?
Synonym for author's tone
What is "author's attitude?"
to emphasize means:
What is "point out, highlight or stress a point"
The professor glared, and said to the quiet group, “don't speak all at once”
What is verbal irony?
Identify the sources, and explain the figurative expressions below.
When I saw Mark's face, I could tell he was struck with love's arrow, I just wanted to click my heels and go home.
Source 1 Greek myth, cupid's arrow, meaning he was in love.
Source 2 Literature/ pop culture - The Wizard of Oz
wanting to be out of a bad situation
linguistic
What is having to do with language?
A synonym for nostalgic
homesick
insufficient evidence
evidence that is not enough to support a claim