Let's Figure it Out
"Marriage is a patient gardener, tending to love’s fragile blooms" is an example of what type of figurative language?
"What is, personification?"
person vs person
person vs society
person vs self
person vs nature
What is universal theme?
Paragraphs in a poem are known as...
Stanza
BAM!!!
"What is an onomatopoeia?"
Cats are better pets than dogs, because they are more independent, easier to care for, and require less veterinarian visits?
"Another reason cats are better than dogs is because they are easier to care for."
- an example of what part of a body-paragraph?
"What is a topic sentence?"
"In most families the father is the one expected to 'bring home the bacon'. -is an example of...
"What is an idiom?"
The lesson the author wants the reader to understand or learn is...
What is theme?
This occurs when there is a sequence or rhythm based on the cadence of similar sounding words in the lines of a stanza
What is, rhyme scheme?
"She stood at the podium, a beacon of hope, her words like a torch lighting the way for those seeking freedom."
is an example of _____
*Hint "a gift from France"
"What is allusion?"
-Double Jeopardy
What is the gift from France and where is it located?
Topic + 3 (supporting details) =
What is thesis?
"This place is so oppressive; I'd have more rights if I lived in Guantánamo Bay" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Allusion
Read this summary of the Disney movie Frozen
"The movie challenges the traditional idea of "true love" by showing that the most powerful bond is not romantic, but the unconditional love between sisters, Anna and Elsa."
The theme is...
*Hint unconditional
What is, the power of love? or
What is, sacrifice?
The rhythmic structure of a line, determined by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables, often grouped into units called "feet", is known as...
"What is meter?"
My love
So hopelessly foolish
Like a penny
with a whole in it
The bolded statement is an example of an ---
"What is an idiom?"
This type of essay requires detailed and relevant researched information to support your opinion.
argumentative essay
"Swimming is like soaring through an endless ocean of liquid diamonds, where every stroke propels you faster than a torpedo and every dive feels like plunging into the heart of the universe." is an example of what type of figurative language?
Hyperbole
Read this summary of The Little Mermaid.
"The story explores how Ariel gives up her voice, home, and identity in pursuit of love and a new life, showing the depths of personal sacrifice."
What is the theme?
*July 4th
What is freedom and independence?
🌿 Beneath the sky so vast and blue
✨ The golden sun begins to rise
🍃 The morning hums with drops of dew
🌞 A gift of light before our eyes
is an example of what rhyme scheme?
What is ABAC?
"Lack of sleep is a thief in the night, stealing energy, clarity, and the promise of a fresh start."
- is an example of...
"What is a metaphor?"
Every formal essay should start with a...
Hook or anecdote.
"Forgiveness is a key that unlocks the chains of the past, setting the heart free to breathe again." is an example of what type of figurative language?
What is a metaphor?
"The story serves as a cautionary tale, warning against naivety and emphasizing the importance of being cautious and aware of one's surroundings."
The moral of the story is ...
*Sing it, "Look here comes the ..."
"What is, beware of strangers?" or
"What is, consequences for your actions?"
"Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?" is one of the most famous lines of Shakespeare who is known for using this type of meter?
"What is iambic pentameter?"
Fire is often used to represent angry, rage of hatred, and is a common type of _____.
What is symbolism?
The best way to start your thesis is to restate the prompt as your _____ an include three supporting details.
"What is topic or subject"