Understanding Figurative Language Effects

Rebecca O'Dell introduces 'Mini Moves for Writers' and focuses on using figurative language to engage readers. She uses Zadie Smith's metaphor about Toni Morrison as an example of unexpected comparisons that create vivid imagery. The video emphasizes avoiding clichés and encourages writers to use unique comparisons to make their writing memorable.

What is the main purpose of using figurative language in writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text longer

• To use more complex words

• To engage the reader and enhance understanding

What is the main topic of the video?

• The history of writing

• The use of figurative language in writing

• The biography of Toni Morrison

• The works of Zadie Smith

What is the main focus of the video?

• The biography of Zadie Smith

• The use of figurative language to engage readers

• The history of figurative language

• The works of Toni Morrison

What type of figurative language does Zadie Smith use to describe Toni Morrison's writing?

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

What does the metaphor 'literary lab technician' suggest about Toni Morrison's writing process?

• It is chaotic and unplanned

• It is methodical and experimental

• It is traditional and predictable

• It is simple and straightforward

How does Zadie Smith's metaphor make the reader perceive Toni Morrison?

• As a traditional artist

• As a scientist

• As a literary critic

• As a historian

What is a key characteristic of effective figurative language according to the video?

• It should be complex

• It should be lengthy

• It should be unexpected

• It should be commonly used

What is the effect of using unexpected figurative language?

• It makes the text longer

• It creates a vivid image in the reader's mind

• It uses more complex words

• It confuses the reader

What is the benefit of creating a picture in the reader's head?

• It makes the text more difficult to understand

• It helps the reader remember the idea

• It uses more complex words

• It makes the text longer

Why might a reader say 'huh' when encountering unexpected figurative language?

• Because it is too complex

• Because it is boring

• Because it is surprising and thought-provoking

• Because it is confusing