Vocab 1 sentences match Flashcards
The clock ticked, ticked away the seconds of the day, and ticked again to remind us of the time that has passed.
Repetition
That said, ask your loved ones who are eligible to vote, to vote for her!
Call to action
A short made-up story:
A hidden village located in the depths of the forest heavily relied on a single river located west. However, one day a severe drought struck the village. Amid the chaos, a man found a plant growing from the riverbed that inspired the man and others by motivating them to adapt and find alternative ways to survive.
- demonstrates the human spirit to face problems and challenges thrown at their way by adjusting and adapting.
Allegory
While I was cleaning my room, a wave of nostalgia came over me when I found old letters written by my elementary school friends
Nostalgia
There has always been a dichotomy between nature and technology as the industrial world grows
Dichotomy
“The test was so easy,” but visibly you can see them fighting with their fingers to confirm with Google if the answer they put on the test was right.
Understatement
To gain or benefit from anything, you have to be willing to risk what you have.
Paradox
My parents are going to kill me.
Hyperbole
He’s a real-life Don Quixote, always chasing after the unachievable. (Alluding to Don Quixote’s delusional character in Don Quixote’s book)
Allusion
The sky is a canvas painted with vibrant colors that fade to the horizon of the ocean.
Metaphor
Don Quixote would’ve described this inn as a grand castle.
Smilie
The song is upbeat and catchy, while the lyrics are melancholic.
Juxtapose/juxtaposition:
