Introduction
Figurative language and punctuation by Daniel Harford.
Figurative language Definitions
Hi welcome to my webquest. This webquest will be talking to you about figurative language
Metaphor: A figure of speech in which a term is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance.
Example:
The boy was a giant.
Onomatopoeia: The formation of a word as cuckoo or boom by a sound made by or associated with what it is referring to.
Example:
Bark! Bark! Went the dog as he chased the car that vroomed past.
Simile: A figure of speech directly expressing a resemblance in one or more points
Example:
He was as ugly as a troll.
Hyperbole: A figure of speech which uses an extravagant or exaggerated statement to express strong feelings.
Example:
They had been walking so long John thought he might drink the entire lake when they came upon it.
Allusion: Reference to a famous character or event. Example: Like Hercules he is so strong.
Paradox: A statement or proposition which is self contradictory, unreasonable or illogical.
Example:
This statement is a lie.
Oxymoron: A figure of speech in which a pair of opposite or contradictory terms are used together for emphasis
Example: Organised chaos
Punctuation definitions:
Semi-colon: A semi-colon can sometimes be used to replace a full stop. It links two complete sentence and turns them into one.
Example:
Steve opened the drawer; It was empty.
Colons: A punctuations mark : used to precede a list of items, a quotation, or an expansion or explanation.
Example:
We knew who would be first in the race: Steve
Dashes: Dashes show interruption and repetition.
Example:
“You-you monster!” cried the frightened Women.
Task
Your task is to play educational games and to have fun while playing.