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What is it called when two words have the same definition but two different emotional meanings?
Connotation
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence: "He was a library of information about baseball."
Metaphor
Create a simile about being fast.
Answers will vary. Examples: "He was as fast as lightning. They were fast like a cheetah."
"I was so hungry that I ate the plate." This sentence is using what type of figurative language?
Hyperbole
"Boom!" is an example of what type of poetic device? Bonus: Spell it correctly for candy.
Onomatopoeia
Fill in the blank: "Imagery is a figurative language device that appeals to our five ________."
senses
Which figurative language device is used in this sentence: "The tree shook its branches angrily."
Personification
"While watching the classic film series 'Fast and Furious' we noticed the word 'family' was used over and over again." This filmmaker is using what poetic device?
Repetition
Name two of the three types of Irony that we learned about. Bonus: Candy for all three.
Situational, Verbal, Dramatic.
"She was smarter than Einstein." This is an example of what type of figurative language?
Allusion
Give two examples of an oxymoron.
Answers will vary. Two examples: The living dead. A silent scream.
Symbolism can have multiple meanings. Give an example of a symbol that has more than one meaning.
Answers will vary. One example: A dove can be a symbol for love or peace.
Parody, Satire, or Spoof: "A movie called 'Larry Rotter and the Dentist of Doom' that makes fun of a well-known movie."
Parody
Parody, Satire, or Spoof: "A TikTok video making fun of kids that drink too much caffiene."
Spoof
Parody, Satire, or Spoof: "A news broadcast show that uses comedy to point out political problems in a country."
Satire
Name the figurative language device used in this sentence: "Teddy the tiger tried tying two tents together."
Alliteration
