Helpful Comparisons
What two words are helpful in identifying a Simile
"Like" or "as"
Jargon (surfing)
Oxymoron
attributing human characteristics to something non-human.
"The mountain towered over me"
"the sky wept"
The crown being a representation of a leader's power is an example of....
symbolism.
Metaphors and Simile are both used to do what?
Relate UNLIKE things to one another.
define an Idiom
A phrase that has a figurative meaning that is different from its regular meaning.
often become popular sayings. "Not the sharpest tool in the shed"
The phrase "I know now that I know nothing" by Socrates is an example of what?
Paradox
What is the thing being personified in this sentence?
"the jellyfish happily bounced over to its stung prey"
The jellyfish
What is the definition of figurative language?
What two subjects are being related in the following metaphor:
The journey of life is a vast ocean. Seemingly endless and fluid but also ringed on all sides with boundaries and rules.
Subject 1: The journey of life
Subject 2: Ocean
What is the difference between Jargon and slang?
Slang can be informally used by anybody (although not everyone may understand it)
Jargon is only used by specific groups (certain jobs, or hobbies will have their own jargon)
at the end of the day, humans have really basic needs
What is a hyperbole?
Example: "This smoothie is literally saving my life right now. I would pay $10,000 for a smoothie like this."
The film represents how bias and discrimination exist in society. (Racism and sexism especially)
What is this metaphor trying to say?
American Politics is a complex tapestry, where the threads of power, corruption, and government weave a fabric that covers us all.
American politics is complicated but impacts all of us.
That the murder occurred in the attic.
Describe why this situation is ironic:
"A police station is successfully robbed."
The Bald Eagle as a representation of The United States of America is an example of what two specific types of figurative language?
Personification and Symbolism.
(metaphor is also right, but symbolism is more specific)
What is the main difference between allegory and symbolism?
Allegory is when the whole story is representative of something else.
symbolism is when something in the story is representative of something else.
What is this Simile trying to say?
I gave the test my all and got a C- like a marathon runner cramping on the last mile of an all-day race.
What is the difference between an allusion and a reference?
an allusion must be indirect.
"you really reminds me of Beyonce" is a reference to Beyonce
"you got me crazy in love" -is a Beyonce allusion
Describe how this situation uses verbal irony.
Mr. Lyon walked head first into a brick wall because he was checking his phone. His phone shatters, he breaks his nose, and cracks a tooth. "Its ok, I didn't like that nose anyways."
This is ironic because smashing a face in would hurt quite a bit - and sarcasm is an example of verbal irony.
"don't be such a chicken"
Metaphor and personification.
(Reverse personification)
Hearts, pink, cupids, etc.