Coach
What is a metaphor?
a figure of speech that directly compares one thing to another to highlight a similarity, WITHOUT using "like" or "as."
What is a simile?
a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words "like" or "as" to highlight a similarity.
What is alliteration?
a literary device where the same initial consonant sound is repeated in closely connected words.
What is assonance?
repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words, usually in the middle or at the beginning of the words, to create a musical or rhythmic effect.
What is personification?
a figure of speech where human qualities or actions are given to animals, objects, or ideas.
"the world is a stage"
what is a metaphor?
"Her smile is like sunshine."
What is a simile?
"Silver snakes slither silently."
What is alliteration?
"Coach Cee's three bees sneezed in the trees"
what is assonance?
"The wind whispered in my ear."
what is personification?
define: agile
able to move quickly and easily.
define: terminate
to bring to an end.
define: inevitable
certain to happen; unavoidable.
define: meticulous
showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
define: advocate (noun or verb definition)
a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
define: connoisseur
an expert judge in matters of taste.
define: dialect
a particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
define: plausible
reasonable or probable.
define: anonymous
not identified by name; of unknown name.
define: feasible
possible to do easily or conveniently.
She ___ (have/has) three books on her desk.
has
Every student and teacher ___ (was/were) invited to the assembly.
was
My favorite colors are blue green and red.
My favorite colors are blue, green, and red.
my friend lives in new york city.
My friend lives in New York City.
the president of the united states lives in the white house.
The President of the United States lives in the White House.