Fig Lang Definitions
This figurative language is when an author makes a reference to something (susually a well known character in literature, pop culture, history, etc) for the reader to infer more meaning.
What is an allusion?
When Ava made a three point shot, the crowd roared!
What is an otomatopoeia?
What is the bridge?
Where does this sentence go in an expository essay?: If I was a character in The Outsiders I would be a Greaser because of their looks, family values, and actions.
What is the end of the introduction paragraph?
What is it called when we put what someone says in our own words?
What is paraphrasing?
This figurative language is a comparison of two unlike things to enhance meaning.
What is a metaphor?
The plastic bag left on the beach swam into the ocean and into it's depths.
What is personification?
Where does the thesis statement belong in an essay?
Where does this sentence belong in an expository essay?: The first reason I would be a Greaser if I were to live in The Outsiders is their looks.
True or False: There is no consequence of plagiarizing?
What is false?
These are words or common phrases that mean something different from what they say. They are not to be taken literally/seriously.
What are idioms?
Kaley I swear I haven't seen you in a century!
What is a hyperbole?
Where do these sentences go in an expository essay?: When reading this book, it's important to look at the characters and think to yourself, "How do I relate to them?". By doing this, readers can look deeper into the book and form an emotional connection with not only it's characters, but the lessons the author wants you to learn through them.
What is in the middle of the conclusion paragraph?
True or False: If we paraphrase, we don't have to give credit to the author.
What is false?
This is the emotional feeling or atmosphere the reader experiences when reading a piece of text.
What is mood?
We sent Cole on a wild goose chase while we prepared for his surprise birthday party.
What is an idiom?
What is the correct organization of a conclusion paragraph: kicker, restatement of thesis, so what statement?
What is restatement of thesis, so what statement, and kicker?
Where do these sentences belong in an expository essay?: In the novel, Greasers wear their hair long and slicked back. They are very proud of their long locks and never leave the house without combing it to perfection in the mirror.
What is after the topic sentence of the first body paragraph?
What is all of them?
What do we call words that are so descriptive, the reader is able to create a picture in their mind?
What is imagery?
Your car volume is as loud as a police siren, turn it down!
What is a simile?
When writing a thesis statement, what is the equation that we use?
What is subject + direction + 3 reasons?
Where does this sentence belong in an expository essay?: Due to the way they present themselves, how they value family, and how they handle different situations, if I were to be in an Outsiders gang I'd belong with the Greasers.
What is the beginning of the conclusion paragraph?
True or False: If you plagiarize in college, you can be fined and kicked out without getting back your tuition.
What is true?