English Ii By Rebecca

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Figurative Language

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Describing something by comparing it with something else

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Example of Figurative Language

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Simile

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Figures of Speech

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The use of a word or words diverging from its usual meaning.

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Example of Figures of Speech

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"It was like having some butterflies in my stomach"

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Simile

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Comparison that uses "like" or "as"

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Example of Simile

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"He ran like the wind"

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Metaphor

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States a fact or draws a verbal picture by the use of comparison.

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Example of Metaphor

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You are what you eat.

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Analogies

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A comparison of two pairs based upon relationship.

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Example of Analogies

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Pencil is to lead, as pen is to ink.

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Imagery

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When an author uses the five senses to create an image.

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Example of Imagery

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Her blue eyes were as bright as the Sun, blue as the sky, but soft as silk.

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Onomatopoeia

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The use of a word to describe or imitate a natural sound or the sound
made by an object or an action.

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Example of Onomatopoeia

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Snap crackle pop

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Personification

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When something that isn't human is given human characteristics.

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Example of Personification

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My teddy bear gave me a hug.

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Hyperbole

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A form of figurative language that uses exaggeration or overstatement to communicate.

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Example of Hyperbole

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The book weighed 400 lbs.

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Idioms

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Words, phrases, or expressions that cannot be taken literally.

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Example of Idioms

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Break a leg.

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Symbolism

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When an object, item, word, symbol has a deeper meaning most often symbolizing something else.

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Example of Symbolism

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@ # $ & ? !

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Foreshadowing

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A literary device in which an author suggests certain plot developments that might come later in the story.

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Example of Foreshadowing

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Her mother tells her to take some food to her ill grandmother. However, she warns her to behave herself on the way and stay on the path otherwise she might fall and break the glass.

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Tone

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Quality or character of sound.

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Example of Tone

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Animated, gentle, worried, whimsical

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Point of View

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The viewpoint from which a story is told.

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Example of Point of View

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First person: (includes the thoughts and perspective of one main character ex: As I walked up the hill, I realized that the atmosphere was just too quiet.

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Flashback

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A scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story.

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Example of Flashback

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I remember when I was walking through the forest years ago.

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Mood

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A distinctive emotional quality or character.

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Example of Mood

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Sad, mad, happy

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Allusion

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A brief, usually indirect reference to a person, place, or event-real or fictional.

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Example of Allusion

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He was lost in the look of the sun.

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Irony

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The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

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Example of Irony

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Cats can't climb trees.

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Dialogue

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Conversation between two or more persons.

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Example of Dialogue

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"Algernon, did you hear what I was playing?" Jane asked.
"Whatd'ya mean? The horrid out-of-tune canapony?"
"No the lilting ballad."
"No, I didn't hear that."

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Paradox

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A figure of speech in which a statement appears to contradict itself.

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Example of Paradox

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"War is peace."

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Bandwagon

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A saying that everyone is doing it, and so should you.

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Example of Bandwagon

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"Get the new Gatorade, everyone is drinking it, you should too."

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Glittering Generalities

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Emotionally appealing words so closely associated with highly-valued concepts and beliefs that they carry conviction without supporting information or reason.

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Example of Glittering Generalities

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Love and peace for our country.

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Citing Statistics

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The use of scientific data to support an idea, product, or opinion.

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Example of Citing Statistics

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70% of Americans live in the United States.

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Citing Authority

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The use of expert knowledge to suport an idea, product, or opinion.

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Example of Citing Authority

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Graduation matters, so you can go to college.

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Testimonials

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The use of expert knowledge to support an idea, product, or opinion.

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Example of Testimonials

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With Ipod, you can do whatever you want and have a good time with listening to music and lots more.

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Appeals to Reason or Emotion

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The use of emotion or logic to support a product, idea, or opinion.

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Example of Appeals to Reason or Emotion

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Think of all the hungry children in the world do what's best for them.

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Protagonist

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The main character in the story.

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Examples of Protagonist

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Juliet was the protagonist in "Romeo and Juliet."

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Antagonist

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Person or character that goes against the protagonist.

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Example of Antagonist

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Villain, mean person in story, against main character.

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Round Character

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Well-developed

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Example of Round character

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Tinkerbell

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Flat Character

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Not well-developed

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Example of Flat Character

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Stepmother of Cinderella

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Dynamic Character

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Characters change

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Example of Dynamic Character

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She was bipolar most of the time during the day.

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Static

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Characters do not change.

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Example of Static

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Cinderella stayed the same during the whole story.

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Exposition

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This introduces the reader to information that is important for understanding the story character, location, and situation.

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Example of Exposition

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Once upon a time i ate tortillas in my house.

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Rising Action

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The main conflict is introduced and complicated by outside influences.

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Example of Rising Action

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She was running up the hill, and passed onto a big gray wolf.

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Climax

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This is the turning point of the story. This is where the main character comes face to face with the conflict.

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Example of Climax

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They were trapped in the cell for 5 days, and couldn't escape.

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Falling Action

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This is when the main conflict starts to come apart, the good person is winning and the bad person is losing. There may also be suspense.

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Example of Falling Action

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She was dancing happily in the rain.

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Resolution

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End of story where main conflict has been worked out and come to a reasonable ending.

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Example of Resolution

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They lived happily ever after.