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English Essentials Descriptive & Figurative Language #3
English Essentials Descriptive & Figurative Language #3
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1
Eminem is a word wizard. What is he using to describe his nervousness?
Simile
Hyperbole
Example
Metaphor
2
The corvette is as red as an apple!
Theme
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Simile
3
Why do we use metaphor, simile, and other techniques in descriptive writing?
Because we have to.
To make the abstract more concrete and relatable!
To make it more interesting.
To enhance the writing and give it layers of meaning.
4
What kind of figurative language is Katy Perry using?
Metaphor
Simile
Theme
Example
5
What is she using in this clip? (Twice!) :)
Simile
Hyperbole
Example
Metaphor
6
I am an indirect comparison, stating that something is like/as something else
Theme
Metaphor
Simile
Example
7
Something that is concrete is
All of the above
Physical
Real, solid, not abstract
Tangible
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Abstract concepts exist in thought; they do not have physical characteristics
False
True
9
Ellie Golding is using figurative language in her song...what is she using?
Theme
Cough
Metaphor
Simile
10
Bon Jovi uses what when he compares his heart to an open highway?
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Simile
Example
11
My fear has the appetite of a fierce piranha consuming my hopes and dreams before I taste them.
Example
Metaphor
Fish
Simile
12
Ah, pure amusement is watching Patrick slip on a perfectly placed banana peel.
Fruit
Simile
Example
Metaphor
13
I am a direct comparison, stating that something IS something else (figuratively not literally)
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Example
14
Gym Class Heroes use what figurative language to tell us what their heart is like?
Simile
Metaphor
Example
Hyperbole
15
Joy is a bucket of flowers at my doorstep.
Superpower
Hyperbole
Simile
Metaphor
