Literary Devices
the definition of "simile".
Comparing two things using "like or as" is called simile.
what is a noun? (meaning)
a person, place, or thing is a (noun).
(e.g. Splash! Bang!) is an example of what literary device?
idiom
the word (sing) is what parts of speech?
(verb)
the definition of "absurd".
disrespectful or not good behavior
the definition of "onomatopoeia".
a word that imitates the sound it represents is called onomatopoeia.
what is a verb? (meaning)
an action word or state of being is a (verb).
(e.g. as tall as a giraffe) is an example of what literary device?
simile
the word (apple) is what part of speech
(noun)
the definition of "respect".
a deep admiration for something or someone is called "respect".
the definition of "hyperbole".
obvious exaggeration of something is called "hyperbole".
what is an adjective? (meaning)
an (adjective) describes nouns.
(e.g. The storm growled loudly) is an example of what literary device?
personification
the word (blue) is what part of speech
(adjective)
the definition of "inquisitive".
to give into questioning is called "inquisitive"
the definition of "personification"
to give human characteristics to things is called "personification".
what is a preposition? (meaning)
(prepositions) shows relationships with direction, time and instruction.
(e.g. My shoes are killing me) is an example of what literary device?
hyperbole
the word (from) is what part of speech
(preposition)
the definition of "active listening".
focusing on the message of the speaker rather than what they are saying.
the definition of an "idiom".
when the figurative meaning is different from the literal meaning.
what is a conjunction? (meaning)
(conjunctions) joins words and phrases.
(e.g. she spilled the beans) is an example of what literary device?
idiom
the words "and/ but/ of" are what part of speech
(conjunction)
the definition of "pardon".
to excuse is to "pardon".