Figurative Language
What figure of speech directly compares two unlike things using "like" or "as"?
Similie
In stories, what color symbolizes anger?
Red
If the story uses words like "giggled", "skipped", and "sunshine," what tone is the author creating?
cheerful or happy
In the sentence "The boy walked to school," which verb would show the boy is tired: DRAGGED, SKIPPED, or MARCHED?
dragged
In the sentence "The thunder roared with anger," what figurative language is being used?
personification (thunder can not "roar")
What animal is often used to represent evil?
Snake
When an author uses words like "crept", "shadows", and "whispered," what tone are they setting?
mysterious, suspenseful, scary
How does describing a house as "ancient" instead of "old" change what the reader pictures?
It makes the house seem much older, historic, or possibly important.
What is the term for extreme exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally? GIVE AN EXAMPLE
hyperbole
"I could eat a horse"
In many stories, what natural event often symbolizes a fresh start or cleansing?
rain
If the author describes a setting using words like "desolate", "barren", and "empty," what tone is being created?
gloomy, depressing, sad
When an author writes "The crowd roars with excitement" instead of "The crowd was loud" how does this affect the story?
Creates a better image and shows stronger emotion.
"The bitter cold wind bit at my nose."
What figurative language is used AND what is the definition?
personification; to give human characteristics to something nonhuman.
If a character in a story always has a messy home and is disorganized, this might be a symbol for what?
Chaos/Confusion in their life
Describe my classroom using a HAPPY tone.
(answers may vary)
In this sentence, "The abandoned house waited for someone to return," how does the word choice affect how the reader views the house?
It makes it seem like the house has feelings or that it is almost alive.
"I have butterflies in my stomach"
What kind of figurative language is being used AND what is the definition?
Idiom; a culturally significant expression, where the meaning is entirely different than the literal meaning.
In stories, when seasons change from winter to spring, what does spring symbolize?
rebirth or new beginnings
Describe a trip to the grocery store with a SCARY or SUSPENSEFUL tone.
(answers vary)
How does an author's choice to describe a character's actions rather than their feelings (showing vs. telling) impact how readers connect with the character?
It allows readers to have their own opinions on the character and feel more engaged in reading the story.