figurative Language
comparing two things using like or as
What is simile
His poem/song studied in Ms. Rice's class, an ode to one of his parents
What is Dear Mama
Comparing two things that you DON'T use like or as
What is a metaphor
She recently performed the Super Bowl half time show four months pregnant with her 1st child
Who is Rhianna
A chorus or hook of a song is considered to be this element. "I Have a Dream" from MLK's famous speech is also an example of this
What is repetition
This poem, also studied in class, was featured in a Ford car commercial-- it talks about a flower that beat the odds
What is The Rose That Grew From Concrete
Biggie Smalls, jumbo shrimp, fire and ice are examples of this
What is Oxymoron
Malia and Sasha were kept grounded by their mom as they grew up in the White House from 2008-2016. Name their mom
Who is Michelle Obama
If you see a chair dance or a hat talk, it would be this element
What is personification
His half sister accepted this award for him: A tribute involving a famous Los Angeles walkway
What is his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
A tongue twister, like Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, is an example of this
What is alliteration
True Thompson is considered a mini me of her mom. Can you keep up with her mom? Name her mom
Who is Khloe Khardashian
Crunch, sizzle, buzz, ouch are examples of this
What is Onomatopoeia
He was born in this famous New York borough, in the projects
What is Harlem
If you tell someone you're so hungry you could eat a horse, you're probably using this figure of speech element
What is hyperbole
Tina Knowles just attended a concert of her famous daughter. In fact, her granddaughter is a featured dancer in the concert. Name Tina's daughter
Who is Beyonce (Knowles)
When you use letters of the alphabet to analyze the ending words in lines of poetry, you are determining this figurative element
What is rhyme pattern
His mother, Afeni, was a part of this 1968 political organization, which spoke out against police brutality. Name it.
What are The Black Panthers
Creepy, sleepy, weepy dwarf utilizes this figurative element--repetitive vowel sound. Name it
What is assonance
Twins Moroccan and Monroe Cannon have this famous diva/songstress for a mom. Name her.
Who is Mariah Carey