MAP Vocabulary from DesCartes

opposite or in contrast to (Dumbledore and Voldemort)

when 2 similar phrases are brought together to create one sentence (Tom plays the piano and the violin.)

dividing the rythms of poetry (double, double toil and trouble)

closely related word switched with another (good heads-intelligent people)

overused statement (lost track of time)

line 10 syllables long and accented on 2nd beat (weak STRONG weak STRONG)

a part stands for a whole (wheels-car)

first example, others made after or want to be like it (Dracula-Vampire Weenies)

contradictory words (agree to disagree/artificial grass)

an opinion or thought that goes against what most people believe ( I always tell stories instead of the truth.)

describing animals and things as having feelings (angry lightning)

quick statement or opinion that people remember (A leopard can't change his spots.)

repetition or alliteration of vowel sounds

repetition or alliteration of consonant sounds (lady lounges lazily)

quick, unclear, or vague mention of something ( I am no Prince Charming.)

basic information about the plot, setting, or characters/essay that explains/essay that persuades (My Favorite Teacher)

14 line poem that follows certain scheme or pattern (abab cdcd efef gg) (After Turkey Day)

written reminder

word created from 1st letters or words/basic acrostic (ILE-Indian Land Elementary)

short story or lesson to teach a truth (Frog in a Milk-Pail)

funny short telling of a personal story (The Toothbrush in the Toilet)

story that is ironic or sarcastic and is used to show how wrong someone is

a very tricky argument where the outcome may not be obvious to everyone (invalid-All snails are snakes.) (valid-All robins are birds.)

when an earlier moment is referred to in a story or a past experience is remembered (Reading Cheesie Mack, but have already read Henry Aarron's Dream

give a hint beforehand that something is going to happen (Harry is carrying his wand. Harry and Voldemort will duel.)