Figurative Language
R.3.1
R.3.1
Identify the figurative language in the sentence: "Her smile was as bright as the sun."
simile
Explain the use of repetition in a poem
It emphasizes the word that is being repeated
What is personification?
Giving human qualities to inhuman things
This type of reasoning involves drawing a general conclusion from specific examples.
inductive reasoning
What is perspective?
How a text is interpreted by the author
This term describes a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of its words, such as "It's raining cats and dogs."
Idiom
Provide the Rhyme Scheme for the following poem:
In the garden where roses bloom
The sun sets low, casting a golden hue
Birds sing softly, dispelling the gloom
As the night sky turns a deep, dark blue
Stars begin to twinkle, one by one
The moon rises high, a silvered sphere
Nature's beauty, a sight to revere
In the garden where roses bloom – A
The sun sets low, casting a golden hue – B
Birds sing softly, dispelling the gloom – A
As the night sky turns a deep, dark blue –B
Stars begin to twinkle, one by one – C
The moon rises high, a silvered sphere – D
Nature's beauty, a sight to revere – D
Identify the appeal in the statement: "As a doctor, I recommend this treatment."
Ethos
This term describes the logical consistency and soundness of an argument.
Validity
What are the five examples of Point of View?
first person, second person, third person, third person omniscient and third person limited
Analyze the use of symbolism in the phrase: "The black cat crossed my path when I was walking home from school."
The black cat represents bad luck, evil, and witch craft
Explain how white space in a poem can affect its meaning and impact.
White space can create pauses, emphasize certain words or lines, and affect the visual impact of the poem, contributing to its overall meaning and emotional effect.
A president is giving a speech on poverty in America.
He tells his listeners that it is their moral responsibility to help reduce poverty.
What kind of rhetorical appeal is he making?
Ethos-He is making an ethical/moral appeal.
Identify the fallacy in the statement: "Everyone is doing it, so it must be right."
bandwagon fallacy
What is the POV in these lines:
You walk into the room and see something new.
Something you have never seen before.
Is is dark, and looming, and mysterious.
You feel afraid.
Second person.
How does this example of imagery in "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele contribute to the meaning?
Excerpt from the song: "Throw your soul through every open door"
This contributes to the meaning of the song by representing a new beginning and the potential for growth, suggesting that the singer is moving on from the relationship.
How does the use of alliteration in this line help the reader visualize the scene?
"Waves washed wildly while the wind whipped the shore"
The repeated "w" sound adds motion and energy, reflecting the wildness of the storm
Explain how a rhetorical question can strengthen an appeal to pathos.
A rhetorical question can strengthen an appeal to pathos by engaging the audience emotionally, prompting them to think deeply about the issue and feel a stronger connection to the argument.
Analyze how addressing counterarguments can strengthen an argument.
Addressing counterarguments strengthens an argument by demonstrating that the author has considered multiple perspectives and can refute opposing views, making the argument more comprehensive and robust.
Analyze how a character's background and experiences can shape their perspective in a poem.
A character's background and experiences influence their beliefs, values, and attitudes, which in turn shape their perspective and how they interpret events and interactions in the poem.
Analyze this sentence and determine the tone:
"The night was a thick, suffocating blanket, wrapping the town in a cover of darkness and silence."
The use of words like "thick," "suffocating," and "darkness" creates a tone of harshness and unease.
Discuss the effect of meter and repetition in creating the musical quality of a poem.
Meter and repetition create a rhythmic structure that enhances the musical quality of a poem, making it more engaging and memorable.
What rhetorical device are these examples of:
"I'm a bit busy"
"It's a little cold outside"
meiosis rhetorical device
Find the claim, reasoning, evidence and type of reasoning for the following paragraph:
"Implementing renewable energy sources is crucial for Florida's environmental sustainability. Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels. According to a report by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the state has seen a 20% reduction in carbon emissions since increasing its solar energy capacity by 50% over the past five years. This shift not only helps combat climate change but also improves air quality, benefiting public health. "
Claim: Implementing renewable energy sources is crucial for Florida's environmental sustainability.
Reason: Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels.
Evidence: According to a report by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the state has seen a 20% reduction in carbon emissions since increasing its solar energy capacity by 50% over the past five years. This shift not only helps combat climate change but also improves air quality, benefiting public health.
Type of reasoning: Inductive reasoning (involves making generalizations based on specific observations or evidence.)
Discuss how the choice of point of view can influence the reader's perception of the characters and the overall narrative.
The choice of point of view shapes how the story is told and what information is revealed to the reader, influencing their perception of the characters and the narrative. Different points of view can create varying levels of intimacy, reliability, and bias.