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Literary Devices and Figures of Speech
Includes questions related to rules and methods used in literature and using words, terms and sentences in figurative or nonliteral ways;
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What does a brook that was arguing with itself mean in figurative language?
The image of the water of the brook rolling up on the rocks and back off again at the same time is being compared to two people arguing, words passing back and forth between them without waiting for the other to finish speaking.
What is the Superlative and comparative to the word bad?
Comparative: Worse Superlative: Worst
'Worse' I think
worse, worst
What is a song that has a lot of figurative language in it?
Firework by Katy Perry
DollHouse by Parscilla Renea
Airplanes by B.O.B
What does dot connecting mean in English?
Connect-the-Dots is a simple puzzle for children, in which a picture can be formed by drawing a line between a series of numbered dots. If you "connect the dots," you make a logical connection between facts in order to arrive at a solution.
What is another word for education?
A for effort
- the recognition that someone has tried hard to do something even though he or she may not be successful
The students received an A for effort for their work on the class project.
above average
- better or higher than average
The boy's marks were above average in all subjects except history.
as easy as ABC
- very easy
Learning how to use a computer is as easy as ABC for the children.
back to basics
- an approach in education that uses traditional ideas or methods that have been successful in the past
The teacher believes that back to basics is important in her classroom and the parents are happy with the results.
below average
- worse or lower than average
Most members of the class were below average in the math test.
bookworm
- someone who reads a lot
My sister is a bookworm and is always reading a book.
brainstorm (something)
mainstreaming
- including students of all skill levels in one classroom as a politically correct social statement. Often results in frustration of all students -- the weaker fall behind -- the brighter become bored.
dumbing down
- lowering the standards to accommodate students who are unable to meet previous goals in order to a) raise the scores on tests that the federal government requires and uses to score schools b) allow selected groups to earn grades that can be considered good enough to enter colleges c) make everyone feel so good about school. Devalues the accomplishments of students who study hard and achieve and schools that work hard to honestly teach students.
Multiple Intelligences
A reworking of the concept of intelligence to place less emphasis on mathematics and English language knowledge by Howard Gardner (1983). Includes separate intelligences in eight general areas such as arts, physical ability, and personal skills. Initially, a valid recognition that there may be more ways to be intelligent than just mathematics and English prowess, but has been misapplied and commercialized by faddish educational schools to assuage parental concern about children's meager performance in math and Languages and discredit standard IQ testing. Howard Gardner commented that his book on Multiple Intelligence Theory has been the least read and most quoted book in history.
What does butter up a person mean?
Butter someone up: to flatter someone; to try to get a favor by praising someone
Origin: This saying comes from the simple act of buttering a slice of bread. When you take plain bread and lay on a coat of creamy butter, it is sort of like covering a person with praise and flattery.
Why is a white lie called a white lie?
all lies are bad there is no good lie. i hope no one tells lies because when every one goes to hell you will get punished for all lies. there is no need to tell lies if some one does not believe you and you are telling the truth then let them because as long as you tell the truth you may not like it hear because there might be a probable but believe me you will get rewarded by God. you will get rewarded with blessings and happiness. when you go to Haven you will get rewarded with every thing you ever wished for. i hope you have learnt a lesson and will not tell any lies.
What state capitals have 6 letters?
Out of all 50 state capitals only 9 are spelled with more than one word:
Arkansas - Little Rock
Iowa - Des Moines
Louisiana - Baton Rouge
Minnesota - St. Paul
Missouri - Jefferson City
Nevada - Carson City
New Mexico - Santa Fe
Oklahoma - Oklahoma City
Utah - Salt Lake City
What does the term figurative language refers to?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Literal_and_figurative_language
Whenever you describe something by comparing it to something else, you are using figurative language.
Crazy like a fox is what figure of speech?
Bill Murray said "Yeah I'm crazy, crazy like a fox" in Scrooged.
What figurative language is in Casey at the bat?
Like the beating of the storm waves on a stern and distant shore.
Who first said you can catch more bees with honey than you can with vinegar?
The first time I remember hearing this was on the old sitcom, 'Mel's Diner'. It was said by the waitress named Flo in the series, famous for saying, "When Donkey's Fly"
What is the figure of speech for knowledge is power?
This quote, said by Sir Francis Bacon, means to say that the more knowledge you have, the more you can do, which leads, in a sense, to having power.
This quote was said during the age of enlightenment, when many new theories and ideas were being formed; if you had more knowledge, you were able to think for yourself, which was in itself a powerful thing to do because in those days, people just accepted what the ruler of the country said and would not challenge them.
Show an example of prejudicial rhetoric?
A non-prejudicial use of rhetoric would be for example arguing the republican position on minimum wage increases versus the democrats position on the same subject. The republican position is that a rise in the minimum wage will be a disadvantage and burden on small business. The democrats state that it has been years since the minimum wage has risen and that low income wage earners need this rise. The truth of the matter is that there are very few jobs in the US that are paying as low as the current minimum wage.
WIPRO BPO stands for the Business Process Outsourcing division of the company WIPRO
What is the figurative language for don't count your chickens before they hatch?
Who Said It: Aesop
When: c. 570 B.C.
The Story behind It: This saying occurs in the fable "The Milkmaid and Her Pail." Patty, a farmer's daughter, is daydreaming as she walks to town with a pail of milk balanced on her head. Her thoughts: "The milk in this pail will provide me with cream, which I will make into butter, which I will sell in the market, and buy a dozen eggs, which will hatch into chickens, which will lay more eggs, and soon I shall have a large poultry yard. I'll sell some of the fowls and buy myself a handsome new gown and go to the fair, and when the young fellows try to make love to me, I'll toss my head and pass them by." At that moment, Patty tossed her head and lost the pailful of milk. Her mother admonished, "Do not count your chickens before they are hatched."
What is an example of coherance?
"Cohesive devices" are words that are link a sentence with a story, reference, or point of clarification. In the English language, examples of these include terms like "however," "in conclusion," "basically", "after all," "further" and "at last."
What type of figurative language is hold your horses?
"Hold your horses" is an example of an idiom, which is a phrase that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. In this case, the phrase is used to tell someone to be patient or wait. The origin of this idiom can be traced back to horse riding, where holding one's horses meant to keep them still and under control.
What is AA example of a truism?
A truism is a statement that is obviously true and does not need to be said. An example would be "water is wet" or pointing to a sleeping animal and saying "they're asleep".
Can you give me similes about water?
Sure. Water is as blue as the sky. Water is as shiny as diamonds.
What is a sentence for the word tension?
PHYSICS
Tension is a force applied within or around an object. The most common example is a wire or cable that is being stretched by opposing forces. Surface tension is created in liquids by the cohesion of molecules.
MEDICAL
Nerve or muscular reaction to physical or mental stress. The terms hypotension (low) and hypertension (high) apply to an individual's blood pressure.
DRAMA
In literary terms, it is similar to physiological tension, in that the created elements provide a situation that needs to be addressed or solved. Example of such "pressure" would be actual or potential conflicts between characters, or the need to complete or prevent an impending action. Tension is used to create and maintain the reader or viewer's interest.
What does the camera loves you mean?
It means that you are a photogenic person-you tend to look good in the pictures taken of you.
