Figurative Language Definitions
What is something that compares two things WITHOUT using like or as?
Metaphor
Her smile is like the sun.
Simile
What is the beginning of a story, where we learn about setting and characters, called?
Exposition
What is usually the time period for science fiction?
Future
What is a theme of "All Summer in a Day"?
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What is an exaggeration?
Hyperbole
The green grass grew as the sun shined.
Alliteration
What is the turning point of a story?
Climax
We could see our breath as we walked through the frigid air. I held our new Christmas ornaments tightly. I hope that the Charlotte Hornets play well this year!
What is the setting of this excerpt?
Charlotte, December/Present/Winter
What can we infer happened to the family in "There Will Come Soft Rains?"
They died in a nuclear blast.
What is when human traits are given to non-living things?
Personification
The fire crackled loudly.
Onomatopoeia
What is conflict that happens outside of the character?
External conflict
Abraham Lincoln looked around the table at the senators. He saw a few of his supporters, but most of them opposed him. While they argued amongst each other over issues of little matter, Mr. Lincoln listened and looked around the restaurant. As the conversation dwindled, Mr. Lincoln spoke.
What is the setting?
Why is Margot so sad in "All Summer in a Day"?
She misses the sun & wants to go back to Earth.
What is the repetition of beginning sounds?
Alliteration
The microwave sung loudly, signaling to me that my food was ready to eat.
Personification
What is conflict that happens within a character's mind?
Internal conflict
Mrs. Owens was trying to decide whether or not she should cheat on her test.
What type of conflict is this?
Internal conflict
Why are Dickie's parents so nervous for his exam?
They know that he is intelligent and will most likely get killed.
What is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning that is different from the literal meaning of the words in the phrase?
Idiom
I waited an eternity for you.
Hyperbole
What is theme?
An overall lesson or morale of the story
The Government killed Dickie because he was too smart. What type of conflict is this? Be specific!
External-Character vs. Government
What is a theme of "There Will Come Soft Rains"? Explain.
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