9.4 Tropes (Original)

What is figurative language?

• Language used in graphs and charts.

• A unique way of writing for characters in literature.

• Using creative expressions to add depth or interest.

• Ordinary language.

How does a metaphor work?

• It enhances the text by illustrating.

• It compares two things directly.

• It allows the comparison to transfer meaning.

• It suggests a similarity between two different things.

Which of these is a metaphor?

• "Andy is literally a volcano"

• "Juliet is like the sun"

• "Andy just exploded"

• "Juliet is the sun"

What is an implied metaphor?

• It is when something is hinted at without being said directly.

• It is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

• It is a metaphor that also tries to be a simile.

• It is stating the metaphor directly.

What's a simile?

• A direct comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of metaphor that's more complex.

• An indirect comparison, where you're not using 'like' or 'as'.

• A rhetorical device that's rare.

Why do writers use tropes?

• To confuse the reader

• To create suspense

• To enhance the story

• To increase the length of their work

Why do writers use all that extra spice in their words?

• To flex their vocabulary skills

• To enhance understanding and engagement

• To meet the required word count

• To impress other writers

What's a 'metaphor'?

• Being extra about something

• Describing one thing as if it's another to make a point

• Talking about something in detail

• Getting things mixed up