Define PERSONIFICATION

GIving human qualities to something inhuman

Which is an example of a SIMILE?

mind like a floating wide cloud

Which is an example of ALLITERATION?

kissing cooks can cry continuously

the pattern of end line rhyme using letters

repeating consonant sounds anywhere within a word

Which is an example of PERSONIFICATION?

The leaves brushed my arm and said a storm is near.

the actual situation/words are contrary to the expectation

repeating vowel sounds anywhere within a word

The order of words used to enhance meaning

repeating consonant sounds at the beginning of words

repeating consonant sounds anywhere within a word

Repetition of words or phrases inconsecutive lines

something concrete that represents something abstract

repeating consonant sounds in a group of words

the message in the story about life

a word's definition as defined in the dicationary

an expression or saying that's meant figuratively

What elements do you consider when analyzing text?

Tone, Word choices, Imagery & figurative lang, Style, Theme

A comparison using no connecting words

The attitude or feeling of a writer/speaker

Words whose sound suggest its meaning

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1
Define PERSONIFICATION
GIving human qualities to something inhuman
The pattern of beats or stresses
A play on words
Expression that means something different from what it says
2
Which is an example of a SIMILE?
mind like a floating wide cloud
the flower whispered in my ear
O our Mother the Earth
the curiosity that killed the cat
3
Which is an example of ALLITERATION?
kissing cooks can cry continuously
cityscapes allude me
I must go down to the seas again
He is all pine, and I apple orchard
4
Which are examples of sound devices?
consonance/assonance
metaphors/similes
mood/tone
none of the above
5
Define IMAGERY
language that sets a tone/mood
all of the above
language that a reader can visualize
sensory language
6
Define RHYME SCHEME
words or phrases are duplicated
all of the above
the pattern of end line rhyme using letters
repeating vowel sounds in a group of words
7
Define Rhyme
repeating consonant sounds anywhere within a word
repeating vowel sounds anywhere within a word
repeating ending sounds at the end of words
repeating consonant sounds at the beginning of words
8
Which is an example of PERSONIFICATION?
The wind blew through the trees.
All of the above
The leaves brushed my arm and said a storm is near.
You drive me up the wall.
9
What do you use to determine TONE?
All of the above
word choices
details given by the author
syntax
10
Define IRONY
the actual situation/words are contrary to the expectation
something concrete that represents something abstract
repeating word or phrases at the beginning of lines
giving human qualities to something inhuman
11
Define ASSONANCE
repeating consonant sounds anywhere within a word
repeating vowel sounds anywhere within a word
repeating consonant sounds at the beginning of words
repeating ending sounds at the end of words
12
Which is an example of RHYME?
peppermint patty smelled petunias
hark, hark, the dogs do bark
row, row, row your boat
"So, this is the manling," said Kaa.
13
What do I look for to determine "powerful words"?
words with powerful associations
words with connotation
all of the above
words that are repeated
14
Define SYNTAX
Repeating vowel sounds in a group of words
Repeating consonant sounds in a group of words
The order of letters in a word used for connotation
The order of words used to enhance meaning
15
Define ALLITERATION
repeating consonant sounds at the beginning of words
repeating consonant sounds anywhere within a word
repeating vowel sounds anywhere within a word
repeating ending sounds at the end of words
16
What do you use to determine THEME?
Symbols
All of the above
None of the above
Changes in tone or character
17
Define CONSONANCE
repeating vowel sounds anywhere within a word
repeating ending sounds at the end of words
repeating consonant sounds at the beginning of words
repeating consonant sounds anywhere within a word
18
Define ANAPHORA
Repetition of ending sounds within or at the end of lines
Repetition of words or phrases inconsecutive lines
Repetition of vowel sounds anywhere within a word
Repetation of consonant sounds anywhere within a word
19
Define SYMBOL
all of the above
the peace sign
situation/words are contrary to the expectation
something concrete that represents something abstract
20
Define CONNOTATION
all of the above
the definition of a word
the thoughts, feelings, and images associated with a word
repeating consonant sounds in a group of words
21
Which is a type of figurative language?
none of the above
symbols & irony
connotation & denotation
rhyme & rhythm
22
Define THEME
what happened in the story
none of the above
the topic of the story
the message in the story about life
23
Define DENOTATION
a word's definition as defined in the dicationary
none of the above
the thoughts, feelings, and images associated with a word
a word whose sound suggests its meaning
24
Why do authors/speakers use figurative language?
To emphasize a point
All of the above
To create a vision in the audience's head
To enhance the mood & tone
25
What do you use to determine if language is LITERAL or FIGURATIVE?
the definition of the word
figurative language
context clues
the images associated with the word
26
Define FIGURATIVE language
exactly what the text says
words that evoke an emotion
a comparison that uses connecting words
none of the above
27
Define IDIOM
the actual situation/words are contrary to the expectation
an expression or saying that's meant figuratively
obvious exaggeration used to emphasize a point
phrases or words that are duplicated
28
What elements do you consider when analyzing text?
Central Ideas & Supporting Details
Tiger, Walrus, Iguana, Sloth, Toucan
Tone, Word choices, Imagery & figurative lang, Style, Theme
Imagery & Figurative Language
29
Define RHYTHM
all of the above
stresses in syllables in words to create a beat
syllables and words used to create a beat in music
the regular or irregular pattern of beats or stresses
30
Define LITERAL language
the theme
using words to imply a different meaning
metaphors, similes, personification, idioms etc...
none of the above
31
Define METAPHOR
A comparison using no connecting words
A comparison using connecting words
The order of words used to enhance meaning
An expression
32
Define TONE
The attitude or feeling of a writer/speaker
Pattern of beats or stresses
The order of words used to enhance meaning
The way the audience feels
33
What is a type of figurative language?
metaphor & personification
assonance & consonance
all of the above
alliteration
34
What do you use to determine THEME?
None of the above
Rhyme
Both 1 & 2 above
Title
35
What do you use to determine STYLE?
denotation
theme
syntax & use of words
all of the above
36
Define ONOMATOPOEIA
Obvious exaggeration used to emphasize a point
The pattern of beats or stresses
Repetition of words/phrases at beginning of continuous lines
Words whose sound suggest its meaning
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Which is an example of THEME?
the fox tricked the rabbit and ate him
none of the above
friendship should be forever
anxious, suspenseful, inspiring
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What do I look for to determine "powerful words"?
the mood of the audience
words with connotation
words with denotation
none of the above

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