Figurative Devices
I give human traits to non living things.
What is personification
Life is like a box of chocolates ... you never know what you're going to get.
What is simile
Read the following passage:
Lisa carefully examined the bug sitting on the leaf. She noticed that it had six legs and a hard shell. Lisa had never seen a bug like this before. She grabbed her magnifying glass and camera.
Based on what you have read, what can you infer that Lisa will do next?
a. scream
b. take a picture of the bug
c. run away
What is c. take a picture of the bug?
What is (c) take a picture of the bug
The tsunami did not ABATE until it hit the golf course.
What is weaken or decrease
He appeared so UNGAINLY as he attempted the choreographed dance.
What is awkward or clumsy
I am used to exaggerate.
What is hyperbole
That student is such a gem.
What is metaphor
Read the passage:
Lauren looked at her watch, grabbed her books and ran to the bus stop. When she got to the bus stop, she realized she forgot her lunch. Lauren ran back to the house and grabbed her lunchbox. When Lauren got back to the bus stop, she realized she missed the bus.
Based on the passage, the reader can infer that Lauren is
a. playful
b. disorganized
c. worried
d. athletic
What is (b) disorganized
Reporters must be IMPARTIAL and not show political bias.
What is fair or unbiased
The town mayor will BESTOW plaques of appreciation to this year’s outstanding volunteers.
What is award or present
I compare things using "like" or "as".
What is simile
Red roses absolutely rock.
What is alliteration
Read the passage:
Michael took his brother Tim on his first camping trip. Michael taught Tim how to put up a tent and showed him how to fish. When Tim didn't want to touch the worms, Michael put the worms on his hook. Michael helped take the fish off the line. Michael and Tim had a great time camping.
Based on this passage, the reader can infer that Michael will say the next time Tim asks for help?
a. "Sorry, I'm busy."
b. "Sure, I'll help you!"
c. "Maybe later."
d. "Not now!"
What is (b) "Sure, I'll help you!"
I get very INFURIATED when my sister takes my dessert.
What is angry
This unfortunate situation took place because he did not HEED his friend's advice.
What is listen to or pay attention or mind to
I am used to emphasize words by repeating their identical initial consonant sounds.
What is alliteration
I have a million things to do today!
What is hyperbole
Read the following passage:
We lived on the main residential street in town—Atticus, Jem and I, plus Calpurnia our cook. Jem and I found our father satisfactory: he played with us, read to us, and treated us with courteous detachment… Our mother died when I was two, so I never felt her absence. She was a Graham from Montgomery; Atticus met her when he was first elected to the state legislature.
This passage is told through _________point of view.
What is first person?
I went to a different school PRIOR to the one I am at now.
What is before or previous
"I could sell the house," she MUSED, "but then where would I go?"
What is to think to oneself or wonder
I compare things using forms of "be".
What is metaphor
Those flowers are begging for water.
What is personification
Read the following passage:
"I'm sorry, Dad, about the change in plans," Tom said, feeling nervous. "But this is something I have to do." Mr. Kulher hugged his son briefly and murmured that he understood. But he didn't understand and thought he never would.
This passage is written in which point of view?
Third person LIMITED or OMNISCIENT?
What is third person omniscient
Talking about a new sneaker purchase in a conversation about politics is very IRRELEVANT.
What is off the subject or unrelated
His insult, though UNWITTING, pained her.
What is unintended or accidental