Name That Figurative Language
In "All Too Well", Taylor Swift uses sensory details like autumn leaves, scarves, and cold air to create vivid pictures that symbolize memory and loss. What type of figurative language is this an example of?
Imagery
The phrase “death’s cold hand” is an example of what?
Personification
Which rhetorical appeal relies on credibility or authority?
Ethos
What is a universal theme?
A message about life that applies to people across time and cultures
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A) Its raining outside.
B) It’s raining outside.
B — “It’s” means “it is.”
Drake uses ______ like “running through the city like…” to liken his lifestyle to athletes or action heroes.
Similes
If a poem compares life to a “broken-winged bird,” what device is used?
Metaphor
Which appeal makes the audience feel strong emotions like fear or hope?
Pathos
The story of Narcissus warns against what flaw?
Excessive pride or vanity (narcissism)
What is tone?
The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience.
In "The Archer", Taylor Swift exaggerates feelings of loneliness and invisibility to express the depth of vulnerability. What type of figurative language is this an example of?
Hyperbole
What is foreshadowing?
A hint or clue about what will happen later in the story.
Which rhetorical strategy uses facts, and reasoning?
Logos
What universal theme is echoed in many hip hop songs about rising from hardship?
Overcoming struggle / resilience
What is the difference between imagery and symbolism?
Imagery appeals to senses; Symbolism uses objects/images to represent ideas.
Kendrick Lamar’s repeated references to water, blood, and DNA to _________ cleansing, ancestry, and identity.
Symbolize (symbolism)
When an author makes a reference to mythology, literature, or history, what device are they using?
Allusion
In Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech, what does the siren represent?
A deceptive force (false hope from Britain)
In many fairy tales, good triumphs over evil. What universal theme does this show?
Justice or good will ultimately win over evil.
What is dramatic irony?
When the audience knows something the characters do not.
What is Ms.Rivera's FAVORITE color?
Pink
What is Ms. Rivera's coffee choice?
Latte, with almondmilk :)
What month is Ms. Rivera's birthday?
December
How old will she be on her birthday?
Even if you answered correctly, the real correct answer is "Ms. Rivera is so young"
What's Ms. Rivera's favorite book?
Pride & Prejudice