The Outsiders - Figurative Language Activity

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Provide an example of a simile from 'The Outsiders'.

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Steve’s car was as fast as lightning.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Provide an example of personification from 'The Outsiders'.

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The gorgeous sunset spoke to Ponyboy, and he could feel his nerves relaxing.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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Provide an example of imagery from 'The Outsiders'.

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The sweet aroma of Soda’s chocolate cake enticed all who walked through the door.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Provide an example of a metaphor from 'The Outsiders'.

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Darry is an angry lion at times.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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Provide an example of alliteration from 'The Outsiders'.

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All Greasers get along great.