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a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result.
Irony
a word part that contains the core meaning of the word: Ex. the _____ "form" means shape
Root
a group of words that contains both a subject (noun) and a predicate (verb)
clause
a group of words that may contain a subject or a verb or neither; never will contain both
phrase
words or phrases that expresses ideas in creative, unusual, or unexpected ways
figurative language
the dictionary definition of the word
denotation
the feelings words evoke
connotation
a structure that tells about events in a time order or steps
Chronological Order
words that appeal to your senses (sounds, sights, tastes, touch, smells)
Sensory Language / imagery
a struggle between opposing forces
conflict
What type of fig. language is this? The dust tickled my nose
personification
What type of fig. language is this? This classroom is an icebox.
metaphor
What type of fig. language is this? I froze in fear when I heard the alarm.
idiom
What type of figurative language is this? I'm as slow as the flowers blooming.
simile
What are nouns that you can see, touch, smell, hear, or taste?
concrete nouns
What are nouns that you cannot experience through your 5 senses?
abstract nouns
