Figurative Language
Allison already knew about the amazing apples in the Amazon
Alliteration
A pond next to a mountain town.
Mountain View High School
Your College dorm building
The coffee shop on the corner of 18th
SETTING
What mountain is Mrs. Oakes climbing on June 13th?
Pahto
AKA
Adams
Lock a child in the closet, save the world.
The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas
I twist your tongue with words not right,
Yet think I'm shining, smart, and bright.
I say “a fire distinguisher” with pride,
And “illiterate” when I mean “elated” inside.
I mix up phrases, meanings go south —
But still, strange gems fall from my mouth.
What am I?
Malapropism
I won't survive the death of literature
Hyperbole
What's the story bro?
Plot
Spell Mrs. Oakes dog's name.
S-H-A-C-O-I-A
Is it Shakespeare? Kind of- it's got 5 acts and all the Shakespearen plays.
If We Were Villians
I gift a soul to stone and stream,
Make foxes plot and kettles dream.
With human traits I paint the beast,
And turn the wind to chatty feast.
In tales and thoughts, I make things speak—
Though made of metal, wood, or beak.
What am I?
Anthropomorphism
Lauren's kryptonite is iced Chai latte.
Implied metaphor
Who is the MCP?
Character
What would Mrs. Oakes be if she were not a teacher?
Author, professional athlete (mountaineer guide, rock clibmer (ha), trail runner), professor/student.
AI is an unbias ruling force
Scythe
I stand with twins, but not the same,
In mirrored thought, I play a game.
Hot and cold, I place side by side,
To sharpen meaning, far and wide.
I'm black and white in clever phrase,
Opposing truths that both amaze.
What am I?
Antithesis
That's just icing on the steak
Malapropism
What did you learn?
Theme
What is Mrs. Oakes brother's son's name?
Maverick
Takes up all the space in the room
The Elephant in the Room
I'm every word you’ve ever said,
From “run” and “blue” to “if” and “bread.”
I build your thoughts, I shape your talk,
In every line, I take a walk.
With noun and verb I start the show,
Then adjective and adverb flow.
Without my crew, your speech is weak—
What am I, that helps you speak?
Parts of speech
Taeghan's mind wandered the lanes of uncertainty. Each obtrusive thought was a red light in her path redirecting her course through a maze of roads leading to the future.
Extended metaphor
Perspective is everything.
Point of View
What's Mrs. Oakes go-to order at starbucks?
Who tf goes to Starbucks?
American science fantasy film written and directed by Jamin Winans, starring Chris Kelly, Quinn Hunchar and Jessica Duffy. AKA Mrs. Oakes Favorite.
Ink
I say one thing, but mean another,
Confuse your friend, delight your mother.
I’m not a lie, yet not quite plain—
Like raining cats, or feeling pain.
You’ll scratch your head, then start to grin,
When you decode the truth within.
What am I?
Idiom