Figurative Language
An over-exaggeration for effect. (Ex: My backpack weighs a TON)
What is Hyperbole?
This poem was written by William Ernest Henly.
What is "Invictus"?
You should include these two things in your ONE-SENTENCE thesis statement.
Poem Paragraphs
What is stanza?
Ms. Williamson was pleased to see this food dish on the Thanksgiving table.
What is Buffalo Chicken Dip?
Comparisons
1) Using "like" or "as"
2) NOT using "like" or "as"
What is
1) Simile
2)Metaphor
This poem was written by Dunya Mikhail and has a sarcastic or satirical tone.
What is "The War Works Hard"?
Your lead-in should provide this for the quote.
What is context and summary?
The repetition of similar letters or sounds at the beginning of consecutive words.
What is alliteration?
Ms. Williamson can beat everyone in this video game.
What is Super Mario Kart?
Giving human characteristics to non-human things. (Ex: The flowers waved at me)
What is personification?
This Kahlil Gibran poem is from a larger work called the Prophet and discusses the relationship between parents and children.
What is "On Children"?
Your analysis should feature NONE of this.
What is summary?
"BOOM" "POW" "POP"
What is onomatopoeia?
What is Popper?
Painting a picture in the mind of the reader using the five senses.
What is Imagery?
This poem by Li-Young Lee describes the mundane beauty of his home and his parents' relationship.
What is "Early in the Morning"?
Your meaning section should make this.
What is a connection outside of the text?
The opposite of poem format
What is prose?
Ms. Williamson's favorite book/movie is this.
What is Little Women?
Making a reference to something that is NOT explained
(Ex. When I get mad, I turn green.)
What is Allusion?
Explain the connection between "Invictus" and Apartheid.
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Your team paragraph should avoid these POVs
What is first and second person?
What is a slash?
Ms. Williamson UNFORTUNATELY incorrectly promised she would beat this teacher in 2A Wars.
Who is Mr. Lewis?