Elements of Funny

What is hyperbole?

• A literal statement meant to be taken seriously

• A figure of speech that uses understatement

• A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to make a point

• A factual description of a situation

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• "I'm so hungry I could eat a small salad."

• "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!"

• "I'm slightly hungry."

• "I have not eaten in a few hours."

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What is the purpose of using hyperbole?

• To convey information accurately

• To show strong feelings or create a vivid image

• To provide a literal explanation

• To understate the importance of a situation

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What is irony?

• When something happens that is exactly what you expected.

• When something happens that is the opposite of what you expected.

• When something happens that is not surprising at all.

• When something happens that is exactly as you thought it would occur.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

Which of the following is an example of irony?

• A fire station burning down because fire stations are meant to prevent fires, not experience them.

• A lifeguard swimming safely in a pool.

• A teacher teaching in a classroom.

• A chef cooking in a kitchen.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

What is an analogy?

• A detailed explanation of a complex concept.

• A comparison between two things to highlight their similarities.

• A historical account of an event.

• A scientific method for testing hypotheses.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which movie is mentioned in the example of an analogy on the page?

• The Lion King

• Forrest Gump

• The Matrix

• Titanic

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the analogy "Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get" try to illustrate?

• The sweetness of life

• The variety of life experiences

• The unpredictability of life

• The nutritional value of life

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following is NOT an example of an analogy provided on the page?

• The little boat gently drifted across the pond exactly the way a bowling ball wouldn’t.

• Her hair glistened in the rain like a nose hair after a sneeze.

• I was excited about President’s Day. I left milk and cookies out for Lincoln.

• A book is a dream that you hold in your hands.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is a parody?

• A serious imitation of a specific work, style, or person.

• A humorous imitation of a specific work, style, or person that exaggerates certain aspects for comic effect.

• A dramatic representation of a person's life.

• A factual documentary about historical events.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6