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Figurative Language/Literary
& Sound Devices
Figurative Language/Literary & Sound Devices
Tools of Persuasion
Tools of Persuasion
Text Structures
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the repetition of the first consonant or sounds in a series of words (Ex: She sells seashells by the seashore.)
What is alliteration?
100
a combination of words with a different meaning from the individual words themselves (Ex: I was on the fence about my opinion for homework.)
What is idiom?
100
telling the other side’s point of view and then showing why it’s wrong Example: At Progressive, we show the other company’s policy, then ours. We want to be sure you get the best idea.
What is air and rebut
100
Suggests that you should do it because everyone else is doing it, peer pressure. Example: But M-O-M!! Everybody else’s parents buy their kids those Nike shoes. You should buy me some too!
What is bandwagon?
100
In texts that follow this structure, the reader is told the result of an event or occurrence and the reasons it happened. Uses words like consequently, therefore, as a result, thereby, leads to EXAMPLE: As a result of the weather patterns, a big snowstorm occurred.
What is cause and effect?
200
Uses the word like or as to compare one object or idea with another (Ex: The girl was as busy as a bee.)
What is simile?
200
words that are sounds (Ex: snap crackle pop)
What is onomatopoeia?
200
repeats the information so you can remember it. Example: Who can you trust? Bill Adams because he can get the job done! Why can you trust Bill Adams? He can get the job done!
What is repetition?
200
A manner of viewing things; attitude Example: I find it hard to believe that the player didn’t know the rules to the game.
What is point of view?
200
Texts that follow this structure tell about the differences and similarities of two or more objects, places, events or ideas by grouping their traits for comparison. Uses words like however, unlike, like, by contrast, yet, in comparison, although, whereas, similar to, different from EXAMPLE: A book about Native Americans may explain how the Choctaw women were different from the Natchez women.
What is comparison and contrast?
300
conversation to paint a picture in the reader’s mind (Ex: “Oh, no! It’s a bear!” I whispered as I moved my eyes from side to side looking for a tree.)
What is dialogue?
300
use of vivid descriptions to create a picture in the reader’s mind (Ex: The melon gave away with a crack, revealing it’s deep, pink sweetness inside.)
What is imagery?
300
points out the negative so another product/idea seems better. Example: Baby Phat makes you look fat. Buy Apple Bottoms instead.
What is name calling?
300
All members of one group are just alike. Example: All straight A students are nerds!
What is stereotyping?
300
Texts that follow this structure tell the order in which steps in a process or series of events occur. Uses words like next, first, last, second, another, then, additional EXAMPLE: A book about the American revolution might list the events leading to the war. In another book, steps involved in harvesting blue crabs might be told.
What is order/sequence?
400
compares by saying that you are something (Ex: The river was a winding snake through the forest.)
What is metaphor?
400
repetition of internal vowel sounds (Ex: I feel the need, the need for speed.)
What is assonance?
400
Makes people react out of fear instead of reason. Example: If you choose Ms. Simmerman for a teacher, she’ll give you so much work, you’ll fail 6th grade!
What is shock tactics and fear?
400
Presenting a positive idea or feeling. Example: Fresh smelling homes across America are filled with Renuzit Air Freshners.
What is association?
400
This structure resembles an outline. Each section opens with its main idea, then elaborates on it, sometimes dividing the elaboration into subsections. Uses for example, for instance, specifically, in particular, in addition EXAMPLE: A book may tell all about whales or describe what the geography is like in a particular region.
What is description/list?
500
an exaggeration that is so dramatic that no one would believe that it is true (Ex: This book weighs a ton.)
What is hyperbole?
500
human characteristics that are given to an animal or object (Ex: The moon smiled down on Earth.)
What is personification?
500
Using celebrities or experts to help influence your decision. Example: Micheal Jordan drinks Gatorade, and it will help improve your jumpshot!
What is endorsement?
500
Connects ideas to simple, down-to-earth people. Example: Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there to help you.
What is plain folks?
500
help us do a task or make something. They can be a set of instructions or directions EX: step by step method to germinate seeds
What is simple procedure?