Rhetorical Devices (+ Sentence Review)

Simile or Metaphor:
My sister is like an angel in my life.

• simile
• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Simile or Metaphor:
Math is like a puzzle that never ends.

• simile
• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Simile or Metaphor:
My life is a dream.

• simile
• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Simile or Metaphor:
The city is a sea of sadness.

• simile
• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

The space ship drifted lazily toward the planet.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Chris is the smartest student in the 9th grade. This is an example of ___________________________.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Sam's forehead was drenched in sweat. He took a deep breath as the teacher told the students to clear their desks. This is an example of _________________________________.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

Kim is the fastest and most talented player on the soccer team. This is an example of ____________________________.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

____________ characterization SHOWS things that reveal the personality or trait of a character through his/her speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, or looks.

• Direct

• Indirect

___________ characterization TELLS the audience exactly what the personality or trait of the character is.

• Direct

• Indirect