subject
English, 08.04.2021 02:40 BreadOfTheBear

Directions: Use the word bank and definition of each vocabulary word to identify the figurative language used. WORD BANK:
idiom: an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
Simile: a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses)
Metaphor: a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
Personification: attribution of personal qualities
especially : representation of a thing or abstraction as a person or by the human form
Foreshadowing: an indication of what is to come
Oxymoron: a combination of contradictory or incongruous words (such as cruel kindness)

1) The heavens were torn asunder by vivid lightning—
2) Horses sniff the air suspiciously—
3) There was a fierce sigh of the storm—
4) The storm bore on its icy wings—
5) ‘the drift of’
6) His imagination got hold of him—
7) ‘my blood rose’
8) The ground shook as though a thousand horses thundered across—
9) A shroud of snow—
10) Maitre d’ warns the driver to be back by nightfall—
11) Silver thing as big as a turnip—
12) The deepening twilight forced itself upon me—
13) The earth around me was a glistening white carpet—
14) The cold seemed to grip me by the heart—
15) ‘The dead travel fast’—
16) The flood of moonlight—
17) Dark clouds drifted across the sky—
18) The tomb was as white as the snow around it—

ansver
Answers: 1

Other questions on the subject: English

image
English, 22.06.2019 01:30, swello1937
What is the most likely inference a reader can make about eliza's emotional state
Answers: 1
image
English, 22.06.2019 01:30, natethawsm
Part a which statement best describes a central idea in this narrative? in times of tragedy, it is difficult to determine how best to be of service. in times of crisis, people prefer to be alone. young people tend to look to older people to take action in times of tragedy. when people publicly commit to being of service, they are more likely to follow through. part b which detail from the text best to shape the central idea in part a? "'i thought you might have too much going on already. i saw everyone post online.' martin said, 'i don’t think anyone wanted to be in the way today, so i’m glad you came.'" "finally, he said, 'i don’t know what to do. i guess i should tell him to let me know if he needs anything, but that doesn’t feel like enough.'" "he wondered how many people would actually show up to out and how many would simply hope that enough others did." "he explained to her that martin’s mom had died, and told her how he felt about his friend’s loss. 'what do you plan to do for him? ' his mother asked."
Answers: 2
image
English, 22.06.2019 08:30, damianb25
Which lines of dialogue develop the idea that racially charged confrontations can have a sudden and unpleasant impact? select three options.
Answers: 1
image
English, 22.06.2019 15:30, mateoperkins
Which of the following characteristics best describes why darwin described on origin of the species as one long argument?
Answers: 2
You know the right answer?
Directions: Use the word bank and definition of each vocabulary word to identify the figurative lang...

Questions in other subjects:

Konu
Mathematics, 14.07.2020 01:01
Konu
Mathematics, 14.07.2020 01:01
Konu
Mathematics, 14.07.2020 01:01