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Figurative language
Persuasive terms
Misused Words
Poetic devices
Misunderstood words
100
comparing two unlike things using like or as
What is a simile?
100
a technique that uses words that evoke a strong feeling or appeal to emotions
What are loaded words?
100
the homophones that are a number, preposition, or means also
What is two, to, and too?
100
a word that mimics the sound it makes
What is onomatopoeia?
100
let and leave ______ means to allow and permit ______ means to depart
What is let and leave?
200
comparing two unlike things without using like or as
What is a metaphor?
200
this technique appeals to a person's need to belong
What is banwagon?
200
the homophones that show direction or location, possession, or represent a contraction
What is there, their, they're?
200
repetition of a vowel sound in a line of poetry or writing
What is assonance?
200
sit and set _____ means to rest _____ means to put in a paticular place
What is sit and set?
300
repetition of a consonant sound in a line of poetry or writing
What is alliteration?
300
the deliberate spreading of information and rumors
What is propaganda?
300
the homophones that mean a rule of conduct and the administrator of a school
What is principle and principal?
300
poetic device that creates expectation and rhythm
What is repetition?
300
among and between _________ means linking or connecting _________ means in the admist of
What is between and among?
400
when human characteristics are given to non human objects
What is personification?
400
the use of experts, celebrities, or normal folk to endorse an idea or product
What is testimonial?
400
homophones that mean wealth or official seat of government and the building where members of congress work
What is capital and capitol?
400
a cultural expression that does not have literal meaning
What is idiom?
400
Words that ask permission and if able
What is may and can?
500
an exaggerated statement
What is a hyperbole?
500
technique that uses negative words to describe a competitor
What is name-calling?
500
who or whom Mr. Taylor is to _____ you are referring. _____ is going to the concert?
What is whom and who?
500
words that appeal to the senses
What is imagery?
500
effect or affect _______ is to act on (mainly used as verb) _______ is to produce (mainly used as noun)
What is affect and effect?