ELA: A Review of Concepts

A comparison using "like" or "as." Example: "She floated in like a cloud."

• metaphor

• simile

• onomatopoeia

• imagery

A figure of speech stating two things are similar or a comparison of two unlike things without using "like" or "as." Example: "The book was a passport to adventure."

• metaphor

• simile

• onomatopoeia

• imagery

Words whose sound suggests its meaning. Example: "The bees buzzed."

• metaphor

• personification

• onomatopoeia

• symbol

Giving human qualities to ideas and things. Example: "Her stomach growled."

• symbol

• personification

• simile

• metaphor

An object that represents or stands for an abstract idea or concept. Example: "Marley's chains represent his greed."

• symbol

• personification

• simile

• metaphor

An exaggeration for effect. Example: "My backpack weighs a ton."

• onomatopoeia

• metaphor

• alliteration

• hyperbole

The repetition of the same consonant sounds. Example: "Brian brought his big, bulky book-bag to school."

• onomatopoeia

• metaphor

• alliteration

• hyperbole

When the author or speaker refers directly or indirectly to a person, historical event, work of art or literature. (ex. Mr. Sower was a real Scrooge during Block 10-11.)

• allusion

• metaphor

• alliteration

• hyperbole

A common expression that does not make literal, logical, or grammatical sense, but can be understood through usage. Example: "It's raining cats and dogs!"

• simile

• onomatopoeia

• symbol

• idiom

Words that describe a character's personality. The reader can determine this by the character's actions, words, and thoughts. Example: "Timothy was courageous when he saved Phillip from sharks."

• conflicts

• character traits or characterization

• settings

• expositions