Figurative Language Bookshelf - TEAL by Erin Powell https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL Made with a curious mind en-us 2017-09-20 16:51:18 UTC 2023-05-10 01:54:48 UTC hello@padlet.com Diego H, Gilberto R, Austin B, Javier B https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189442512 a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words

Its raining cats and dogs.]]> 2017-09-20 17:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189442512 Grayson D, Connor N, Anish V, Yasin Y https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189443475 Definition- The formation of a word from a sound associated with what the name is  

Example- The gun went "boom"]]> 2017-09-20 17:16:21 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189443475 Cooper, Carson, William, Sebastian. https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189445777 Definition - a description of a setting that creates a picture in the readers mind.
Example - the night sky was a mixture of a hazy gray and a vibrant pink that had a yellow light flowing through it all.]]> 2017-09-20 17:20:26 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189445777 Gilberto a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid ,Diego H, Austin B, Javier B, https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189446743 a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid]]> 2017-09-20 17:22:03 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189446743 Diego H, Gilberto R, Austin B, Javier B https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189447064 the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is namedthe formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named]]> 2017-09-20 17:22:36 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189447064 Kristin A, Hailey B, Laya N, Hannah C https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189447195 Definition: Foreshadowing is when the author gives a hint or a warning about a future event.]]> 2017-09-20 17:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189447195 Grayson D, Connor N, Anish V, Yasin Y https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189447574 An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
Example:

]]> 2017-09-20 17:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189447574 Gilberto R, Austin B, Diego H, Javier B, https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189449446 a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid ]]> 2017-09-20 17:27:17 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189449446 Gilberto R, Austin B, Diego H, Javier https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189451846 2017-09-20 17:30:48 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189451846 Grayson D, Connor N, Anish V, Yasin Y https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189835435
Definition- the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words  

Example:
She sells sea shells down by the sea shore
Examples from the book: "They walked around slowly, silently, smiling' page 4 




]]> 2017-09-21 16:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189835435 Cooper, Carson, William, Sebastian. https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189835939 Definition - When the text refers to or indicates a future event.
Example - When there is a dark water spot on the ceiling that signals a pipe is about to burst.
Example from Book -  
(pg. 52)"Things gotta get better, I figured. They couldn't get worse. I was wrong."
Illustration - ]]> 2017-09-21 16:34:08 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189835939 Josh B, Spencer S, Colin R, Jonathan H https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189836158 Definition - The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

Examples - My mom made muffins on Monday.

Example from book - " ... left to lover and little kids." (pg. 53
]]> 2017-09-21 16:34:28 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189836158 Michelle J,Jessica B,Nicole B,Rachel W https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189836387 Definition-The appearance of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
Original example-The fish felt fairly floppy.
Example from the book:"..Her hardest hue to hold.."Page 77.

]]> 2017-09-21 16:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189836387 Michelle J, Jessica B, Nicole B, Rachel WDefinition- Foreshadowing is when the author gives a warning or indication of a future event.Original example- I went to bed last night thinking I was prepared for the test. Or at least that's what I thought.Example from book: " Man, I thought, if I had worries like that i'd consider myself lucky. I know better now." pg.36 https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189836725 Illustration:


]]> 2017-09-21 16:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189836725 Jessica b Rachel w Michelle j Nicole b https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189837027 Definition-An expression designed to  call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
Original example- Don't act like a Romeo in front of her.
Example from the book:"Ya kill 'em with switchblades,too,don't ya,kid?"page 83.

]]> 2017-09-21 16:36:03 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189837027 Josh B, Spencer S, Colin R, Jonathan H https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189837196 Definition: A mild or indirect word of expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
Original Example: Awe man what the heck!
Example from book: "Anyone want a weed?" Pg. 30
Illustration:
]]> 2017-09-21 16:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189837196 Diego H, Gilberto R, Austin B, and Javier B https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189837205 the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form]]> 2017-09-21 16:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189837205 Josh B, Spencer S, Colin R, Jonathan H https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189837745
Definition - An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

Example - I could not stop looking at stop thinking about the amazing works of Bob Ross.

Example from book - " I had only two things on my mind Paul Newman and a ride home."(pg-1)
]]> 2017-09-21 16:37:43 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189837745 Hailey B, Kristin A, Hannah C, Laya N https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189838140 Definition: A metaphor is a  comparison between two things, without using like or as. 
Original example: The fluffy clouds were marshmallows, floating in the sky.
Example from the book: "he had..small sharp animal teeth" 
- pg 10


]]> 2017-09-21 16:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189838140 Hailey B, Kristin A, Hannah C, Laya N https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189838207 Imagery:
Definition- Imagery appeals to one or more of the five senses to help the reader imagine exactly what is being described.

Example: "The sky was lighter in the east, and the horizon was a thin golden line" (77).


]]> 2017-09-21 16:38:39 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189838207 Cooper, Carson, William, Sebastian https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189838935 Definition - 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 - Mr. Bobby passed away in a car accident, and the other driver was placed in a correctional facility as he was drunk at the time of the crash.
Example From Book - (pg. 12)
"Everyone sat down to have a smoke and relax"
Illustration - ]]> 2017-09-21 16:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189838935 Grayson D, Connor N, Anish V, Yasin Y https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189838984 An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
Example:  "Nothing Gold Can Stay." Page 77 , and "In fact this poem has a huge "hidden." Page 77.
Allusion Rocks

]]> 2017-09-21 16:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189838984 Josh B, Spencer S, Colin R, Jonathan H https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189839041 Definition: A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words
Original example: The cat is out of the bag!
Example from book: "He didn't bat an eye when Johnny told him what had happened,"  Pg.59
Illustration: 
]]> 2017-09-21 16:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189839041 Cooper, Carson, William, Sebastian. https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189839244 Definition - a description of a setting that creates a picture in the readers mind.
Example - the night sky was a mixture of a hazy gray and a vibrant pink that had a yellow light flowing through it all
Example from book - "I lay there weakly, breathing in air and spitting out water. The wind blasted through my soaked sweat shirt and dripping hair." pg. 56]]> 2017-09-21 16:40:59 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189839244 Owen Holland, Jeremy Burchfield, Robert Huetter, Juana Ruiz 083201 https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189839289 Comparing two things using like or as.
Rob is like Ronaldo.
Jeremy is like the flash.
Owen is like Michael Phelps.
Example from book: "I've heard about Dallas Winston and he looked as hard as nails and twice as tough." Pg. 26
]]> 2017-09-21 16:41:05 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189839289 Owen Holland, Jeremy Burchfield, Robert Huetter, Juana Ruiz 083201 https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189839585 Giving a human or natural quality to a nonhuman object.
The trees danced in the wind.
Example from the book: "The wind blasted through my soaked sweat shirt and dripping hair." Pg. 56


]]> 2017-09-21 16:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189839585 Owen Holland, Jeremy Burchfield, Robert Huetter, Juana Ruiz 083201 https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189839963 The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite.
(There is a hurricane outside) Isn't it a beautiful day outside.
"Hey I didn't tell you we got a spy." Pg. 84
]]> 2017-09-21 16:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189839963 Michelle J, Jessica B, Nicole B, Rachel WDefinition- Euphemism is when a harsh word or phrase is substituted by another word or phrase with a more positive connotation. Original example- My neighbor passed away last week. https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189840156 Example from book: "You got cut up a little,huh, Ponyboy?" pg.7
Illustration-



]]> 2017-09-21 16:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189840156 Owen Holland, Jeremy Burchfield, Robert Huetter, Juana Ruiz 083201 https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189840265 The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
POW!
"slamming one fist against the wall."
Pg.149
]]> 2017-09-21 16:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189840265 Hailey , Kristin A, Hannah C, Laya N https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189841260 Irony:
Definition- Irony is a special kind of contrast between appearance and reality. 

Example: "Quiet, soft-spoken little Johnny, who wouldn't hurt a living thing on purpose, had taken  human life" (62). 


]]> 2017-09-21 16:45:33 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189841260 Diego H, austin B, Gilberto R, javier B https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189841464 the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is namedthe formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named]]> 2017-09-21 16:46:01 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189841464 Grayson D, Connor N, Anish V, Yasin Y https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189842418 Definition- a group of words establishing by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words
new

Example-  piece of cake 

Examples from the book: 'Loned it" page 2

]]> 2017-09-21 16:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189842418 https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189861950 2017-09-21 17:27:39 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189861950 Cooper, Carson, William, Sebastian. https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189862209 Definition  - A comparison between two unlike things without using like or as.
Example - The strange man's eyes were rocky pebbles.
Example From Book - (pg. 23 ) 
"Man, your brother is a doll."
Illustration - 

]]> 2017-09-21 17:28:11 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189862209 Kristin A, Laya N, Hailey B, Hannah C https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189862386 Definition: Foreshadowing is when the author gives a hint or a warning about a future event.
Original Example:  I started boiling the water for my pasta. The water was already quit high. Hopefully it doesn't overflow when it's time to put the pasta in!
Example from the book:  " I had taken a long way around, but I was finally home. To stay ."
-pg 98


]]> 2017-09-21 17:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189862386 austin,diego,javier,gilberto https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189863115 the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form
danced in the dark
]]> 2017-09-21 17:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189863115 Diego H, Austin B, Gilberto R, Javier B https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189863157 the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named

POW!!!]]> 2017-09-21 17:30:12 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189863157 Diego H, Austin B, Gilberto R, Javier B https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189863399 a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid]]> 2017-09-21 17:30:48 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189863399 Grayson D, Connor N, Anish V, Yasin Y https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189864310 Definition- The formation of a word from a sound associated with what the name is .

Example-  ¨And finally Steve dropped a hymn book with a ¨bang.¨ Page 66
]]> 2017-09-21 17:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189864310 diego, gilberto,javier, austin https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189870091 a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words

Its raining cats and dogs
]]> 2017-09-21 17:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/epowell15/FigLangTEAL/wish/189870091