Mid-Term - ELDA I

What is a SIMILE?

• comparing two things

• comparing two things using LIKE or AS

What is a METAPHOR?

• comparing two things using LIKE or AS

• comparing two things

What is an IDIOM?

• phrases comparing two things

• phrases or expressions that have hidden meanings

• expressions relating to one another

What is ONOMATOPOEIA?

• a word describing the sound it makes

• a word describing another word

What is a HYPERBOLE?

• a sound

• a word that makes a sound

• an exaggeration

What is PERSONIFICATION?

• acting like a fool

• giving things human feelings

• adding expressions to sentences

What is a PUN?

• an expression

• a metaphor

• a "cheesy" joke

What is the acronym for Author's Purpose?

• E.A.T.

• h.o.T.T.

• P.I.E.

• A.D.D.

What does Author's Purpose do?

• Adds, Divides, Demolish

• Persuades, Informs, Entertains

• Inform, Educate, Relate

What are the TWO types of CHARACTERIZATION?

• Redirect and Inform

• Inform and Persuade

• Indirect and Direct