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18 Cards in this Set
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Onomatopeia
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Onomatopeia is word or grouping of words that imitates the sound it is describing.
Example: Thump, Buzz, Snap |
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Rhyme Scheme
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Rhyme Scheme is a regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem.
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Simile
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Simile is a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds. Usually linked with LIKE or AS
Examples: He was red as fire. The plane flew like a bird. |
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Personification
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Personification is giving human like characteristics to non-living things.
Examples: The sunflowers smiled at us. The rock doesn't want to budge. |
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Hyperbole
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Hyperbole is a figure of speech which is an exaggeration.
Examples: He nearly died laughing. She talked a hundred words per second. |
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Alliteration
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Alliteration: The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of two or more words.
Examples: Waves want to be wheels. |
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Metaphor
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A metaphor links two objects together, NOT using "like" or "as" - usually leaves more to the imagination.
Example: You are my sunshine. |
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What's wrong with this sentence & how can you fix it? They're no good they're lazy and they drink too much.
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It's a run-on; fix it like this: They're no good. They're lazy and they drink too much.
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What's wrong with this sentence & how can you fix it? He sleeps all day he gambles and drinks all night.
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It's a run-on; fix it like this: He sleeps all day because he gambles and drinks all night.
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What's wrong with this sentence & how can you fix it? I'm not sure how he will manage it's not an easy life as a slave.
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It's a run-on; fix it like this: I'm not sure how he will manage; it's not an easy life as a slave.
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What's wrong with this sentence & how can you fix it? Americans shake hands when they meet however, the Japanese bow.
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It's a run-on; fix it like this: Americans shake hands when they meet; however, the Japanese bow.
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What's wrong with this sentence & how can you fix it? Cambodian New Year is always in April and Chinese New Year is always in February.
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It's a run-on; fix it like this: Cambodian New Year is always in April, and Chinese New Year is always in February.
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Plot
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the sequence of events in a story or in a literary work
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Setting
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the time and place of the action
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Theme
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the central message, concern, or purpose of a story
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Character
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a person or animal who takes part in the action of the story
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Foreshadowing
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clues that suggest events to come
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Mood
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Mood is the emotions that you feel while you are reading (sad, joyful, angry)
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