Temple Grandin Flashcards
similie
camparing one thing with another using like or as.
metaphor
a word or phrase applied to an object but not literally applied.
personification
giving human qualities or actions to animals, subjects, or ideas.
foreshadowing
indicating future events
literal language
saying something literally
figurative language
not literal. includes metaphors or idioms….
idiom
expression that uses a figurative meaning
What is the main idea of this book?
To show that even when you come across obstacles in life, doesn’t mean they can stop you from achieving your dreams. Including people with disabilities including autism.
differences between Temple and David.
Temple: Has autism, loves, animals, has received full education, mom believed in her. David: Has dyslexia, Parents weren’t to involved with his problem.
Similarities between Temple and David.
Teased in high school, people have a hard time understanding them, got in trouble at school once, teachers weren’t used to kids like them.
denotation
the actual dictionary definition of something. EX: Snake is a reptile
connotation
an idea or word that relates to the original word. EX: Snake also reminds us of slimy, mean, someone who’s a cheat.
