4th hour work by Maranda Thomas https://padlet.com/mthomas359/dzk6tp4wjjs5uu0i Made with charm en-us 2021-01-06 16:45:57 UTC 2021-01-06 17:17:41 UTC hello@padlet.com Irony mthomas359 https://padlet.com/mthomas359/dzk6tp4wjjs5uu0i/wish/1060099650 The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

Example: 
  • A fire station burns down.
  • A marriage counselor files for divorce.
  • The police station gets robbed. 
]]> 2021-01-06 16:46:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mthomas359/dzk6tp4wjjs5uu0i/wish/1060099650 Imagery mthomas359 https://padlet.com/mthomas359/dzk6tp4wjjs5uu0i/wish/1060103312 Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.

Example: 
  • He felt like the flowers were waving hello.
  • The F-16 swooped down like an eagle after its prey.
  • The lake was left shivering by the touch of morning wind.
]]> 2021-01-06 16:47:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mthomas359/dzk6tp4wjjs5uu0i/wish/1060103312 Allusion mthomas359 https://padlet.com/mthomas359/dzk6tp4wjjs5uu0i/wish/1060117724 An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

Example: “Hey! Guess who the new Newton of our school is?” – “Newton”, means a genius student, alludes to a famous scientist Isaac Newton.]]> 2021-01-06 16:50:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mthomas359/dzk6tp4wjjs5uu0i/wish/1060117724 Tone mthomas359 https://padlet.com/mthomas359/dzk6tp4wjjs5uu0i/wish/1060118596 The general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

  • Example: I am delighted to be here!
  •  I can't believe you did that! 
  • Tell your sister your sorry!  
]]> 2021-01-06 16:50:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mthomas359/dzk6tp4wjjs5uu0i/wish/1060118596 Theme mthomas359 https://padlet.com/mthomas359/dzk6tp4wjjs5uu0i/wish/1060119384 The subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.

Example: 
  • Good vs. evil.
  • Love.
  • Redemption.
]]> 2021-01-06 16:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mthomas359/dzk6tp4wjjs5uu0i/wish/1060119384 Symbolism mthomas359 https://padlet.com/mthomas359/dzk6tp4wjjs5uu0i/wish/1060122010 The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Example: 
  • Black is used to represent death or evil.
  • White stands for life and purity.
  • Red can symbolize blood, passion, danger, or immoral character.
]]> 2021-01-06 16:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mthomas359/dzk6tp4wjjs5uu0i/wish/1060122010 Alliteration mthomas359 https://padlet.com/mthomas359/dzk6tp4wjjs5uu0i/wish/1060125094 The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

Example: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.]]> 2021-01-06 16:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mthomas359/dzk6tp4wjjs5uu0i/wish/1060125094 Personification mthomas359 https://padlet.com/mthomas359/dzk6tp4wjjs5uu0i/wish/1060126507 The attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form.

Example: 
  • Lightning danced across the sky.
  • The wind howled in the night.
  • The car complained as the key was roughly turned in its ignition.
]]> 2021-01-06 16:52:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mthomas359/dzk6tp4wjjs5uu0i/wish/1060126507 Idiom mthomas359 https://padlet.com/mthomas359/dzk6tp4wjjs5uu0i/wish/1060127628 A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words 

Example: 
  • Cross your fingers
  • Fell on deaf ears
  • Get cold feet
]]> 2021-01-06 16:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mthomas359/dzk6tp4wjjs5uu0i/wish/1060127628 Hyperbole mthomas359 https://padlet.com/mthomas359/dzk6tp4wjjs5uu0i/wish/1060130445 Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Example: 
  • He's running faster than the wind.
  • This bag weighs a ton.
  • That man is as tall as a house.
]]> 2021-01-06 16:52:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mthomas359/dzk6tp4wjjs5uu0i/wish/1060130445 Archetypes mthomas359 https://padlet.com/mthomas359/dzk6tp4wjjs5uu0i/wish/1060133553 A very typical example of a certain person or thing.

Example:  
  • The Lover.
  • The Hero.
  • The Magician.
]]> 2021-01-06 16:53:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mthomas359/dzk6tp4wjjs5uu0i/wish/1060133553 Euphemism mthomas359 https://padlet.com/mthomas359/dzk6tp4wjjs5uu0i/wish/1060135609 A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

Example: 
  • Passed away instead of died.
  • Dearly departed instead of died.
  • Ethnic cleansing instead of genocide.
]]> 2021-01-06 16:53:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mthomas359/dzk6tp4wjjs5uu0i/wish/1060135609