Figurative Language
What type of figurative language is this?
"He ran as fast as a cheetah."
What is a simile?
Which rhetorical appeal uses credibility or character to persuade?
What is ethos?
What is the tone of a text?
The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience.
What type of irony is used when someone says “Great weather we’re having!” during a hurricane?
What is verbal irony?
During the tennis match, the player skillfully used their racket to deflect the opponent's powerful serve, sending the ball in a different direction.
What does the word "deflect" mean in the context provided?
A) To hit the ball with full force
B) To return the ball exactly where it came from
C) To change the direction of the ball
D) To let the ball pass without any action
C) To change the direction of the ball
Identify the figurative language:
"The stars danced playfully in the night sky."
What is personification?
“Studies show students who sleep 8 hours score 20% higher.” What appeal is this?
What is logos?
What is the mood of a story or poem?
The feeling or atmosphere the reader experiences.
A fire station burns down. What kind of irony is this?
What is situational irony?
The cryptographers worked tirelessly to decipher the encrypted message intercepted from the enemy, hoping to uncover vital intelligence about their plans.
What does the word "decipher" mean in the context provided?
A) To create a code
B) To encode a message
C) To understand or interpret something that is difficult to read or understand
D) To encrypt a message for security
C) To understand or interpret something that is difficult to read or understand
Which figurative device is used here and what does it mean?
"She has a heart of stone."
What is a metaphor? It means she is emotionally cold or unfeeling.
“If we don’t act now, our children’s future is in danger!” Which appeal is used here?
What is pathos?
Identify the tone:
"I can’t believe you did that,” she snapped, slamming the door.
What is an angry or frustrated tone?
In Romeo and Juliet, the audience knows Juliet is alive, but Romeo does not. What type of irony is this?
What is dramatic irony?
Exposure therapy aims to desensitize individuals to their phobias by gradually introducing them to the feared object or situation in a controlled environment.
What does the word "desensitize" mean in the context provided?
A) To increase sensitivity to a particular stimulus
B) To become indifferent or unresponsive to a stimulus over time
C) To experience heightened emotions in response to a stimulus
D) To avoid encountering a stimulus altogether
B) To become indifferent or unresponsive to a stimulus over time
Name the figurative language and explain its effect:
"The thunder roared like a hungry beast."
What is a simile? It emphasizes the loud and frightening sound of the thunder.
A commercial shows a respected doctor recommending a new medicine. What appeal is being used and why is it effective?
What is ethos? It builds trust by showing an expert’s endorsement.
A story begins with a dark sky, cold rain, and a lonely house. What mood does this create?
A gloomy or eerie mood.
Explain the irony in this situation: A spelling bee champion misspells the word “success” in a job application.
What is situational irony? The unexpected outcome makes it ironic.
After the devastating hurricane, the once bustling seaside town appeared desolate, with empty streets, collapsed buildings, and a sense of abandonment hanging in the air.
What does the word "desolate" mean in the context provided?
A) Bustling and lively
B) Destroyed and abandoned
C) Peaceful and serene
D) Underpopulated but well-maintained
B) Destroyed and abandoned
This is an example of which type of figurative language?
"I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!"
Also, explain what this type of language is used for.
What is hyperbole? It’s used to exaggerate for emphasis or effect.
Identify all three rhetorical appeals in this message:
"As a teacher with 20 years of experience (ethos), I urge you to fund school lunches because hungry kids can’t learn (pathos), and research proves improved nutrition leads to better academic results (logos)."
What are ethos, pathos, and logos — all used to create a well-rounded persuasive argument.
What’s the difference between tone and mood? Provide one example of each from any story or poem.
Tone is how the author feels (e.g., sarcastic); mood is how the reader feels (e.g., tense). Example answers will vary.
Identify the two types of irony in this example:
A lifeguard drowns while saving someone, and the headline reads, “Hero takes plunge.”
What are situational irony (the drowning lifeguard) and verbal irony (headline using a pun to downplay a tragedy)?
Smoking has been proven to have detrimental effects on one's health, increasing the risk of various diseases such as lung cancer and heart disease.
What does the word "detrimental" mean in the context provided?
A) Beneficial and advantageous
B) Harmful and damaging
C) Neutral and inconsequential
D) Unpredictable and uncertain
B) Harmful and damaging