Definitions
What is PERSONIFICATION?
An idea, animal or natural feature is given human qualities.
It took my 8 years to make this Jeopardy game!
Hyperbole
The repetition of the first letter of a word (not including vowels - AEIOU).
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How many roommates does Miss D have?
one and her name is Madi and she is also a teacher!
What is IMAGERY?
The writer uses words that connect to the 5 senses - sight, touch, taste, smell and sound.
What is this type of figurative language?
Symbolism
What is a SIMILE?
Comparing 2 things. It must use the words “like” or “as”
give me an example of alliteration?
Bobby bounces the bouncy ball.
What is Miss D's major in University?
Social Studies
What is a HYPERBOLE?
An exaggeration.
The rain in Spain, stays mainly on the plain.
Assonance.
What is a METAPHOR?
An indirect comparison between two things. It does not use “like” or “as”.
Give me an example of a simile.
She was like a lion, strong and fearless.
what colour is Miss D's cat?
BLACK!
what is an ONOMATOPOEIA?
When you say the word, it sounds like the sound it makes.
bitter sweet chocolate is my favourite!
Oxymoron.
what is an ALLUSION?
A quick reference to something famous like a person, place or thing.
Give me an example of a metaphor.
The market is the heart of the town.
(you cannot say the Medium Coke)
cheeseburger with shredded lettuce added.
6 piece chicken nuggets with strictly BBQ SAUCE.
Poutine (hit or miss)
Medium Fries
Two opposite words appear together.
Inspecting mirrors is a job I could see myself doing!
Pun
What is ASSONANCE?
The repetition of vowel sounds (AEIOU). Usually they rhyme.
EXTRA HARD:
Create a sentence using more than one of the figurative language examples.
My friend Madi was like the sun, she shined brighter than a thousand suns.
What are Miss D's 3 beliefs that she mentioned on the first day?
1. Brush your teeth
2. Hug your friends
3. work hard now so you don't have to work hard later