My Academic Words
Created by Sheyanne Rodriguez
Figures of Speech
ex:" This video game is a lot tougher than I thought it would be."
-Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Hyperbole
"Rodrick's in some hot water with mom right now."
-Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Foreshadowing
"If I don't want to move how come I'm stuck packing."
-Mallory on the Move
Flashback
"I used to have a neighbor, a sleek and thoughtful seal, who could balance a ball on her nose from dawn till dusk."
- The One and Only Ivan
Assonance
"NO FAIR!" I stamp my foot. "Cheeseburger and I have to share a room.
- Mallory on the Move
Diction
"Its's hard to feel blue when I'm with you!" But I do feel blue.
- Mallory on the Move