Name that Term
Giving living qualities to an idea, concept, or object.
Personification
What does the word particle mean in this sentence?
John was so hungry that he didn't leave a single particle on the plate.
Piece/Crumb
To my dog, the beach is the Garden of Eden (Jardín de Eden)
Allusion
"You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair."
It's ok/inevitable to feel Sadness/Loss/Grief, but you can't let it consume you.
This technique provides a hint of what will happen in the future.
What does the word peculiar mean in this sentence?
Denise thought it was peculiar that she saw no children on the street on her way to work despite it being a workday.
Strange
She is a firecracker! There is no doubt why she commands attention & respect from her peers.
Metaphor
DAILY DOUBLE!
People can’t put them down,
A digital attachment to their hand.
Addicts shop for dealers,
Who can keep up with their demand.
With glazed eyes on a screen,
They can’t see where they’re going.
Accidents are commonplace,
And their numbers are growing.
Addiction to technology
When something has a deeper meaning than it's literal one.
Symbolism
What does the word coax mean in this sentence?
After the bird escaped, Chris tried to coax it back into the cage with treats.
Convince/Persuade/Tempt
I hear the soft sigh of the waves splashing.
Provide 2
Personification, Alliteration, Onomatopoeia
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.- Robert Frost
Trying new things or Taking Risks
A phrase that contradicts itself.
Oxymoron
What does the word singe mean in this sentence?
Marta got distracted & singed her hair with the flatiron.
Burn
Mention 3: DAILY DOUBLE
The woods are lovely dark and deep,
As I take in the scenery the memories creep,
Some so painful I want to weep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
Rhyme, Personification, Repetition, Alliteration/Consonance
Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way. -Tolstoy
Everyone has different issues
Daily Double!!!
When we analyze a character using characterization, we look for these 5 qualities to understand them better:
Thoughts, Speech, Effect on Others, Actions & Looks
What does the word solemn mean in this sentence?
The mood in the church changed & became very solemn when the bride began to walk down the aisle.
Serious/Quiet
Find 4:
I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning, I sleep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own
Hyperbole, Oxymoron, Rhyme, Allusion
The past is never dead. In fact, it’s not even past.- William Faulkner
We always carry our memories/ The past make us into who we are/ Trauma is always with us