Write a descriptive paragraph about a topic of your choosing, using at least three of the following elements of figurative language: imagery, simile, metaphor, alliteration, personification, onomatopoeia, hyperbole.

Which detail from the diary of a young girl supports the idea that anne’s voice is optimistic? “at three o'clock . . the doorbell rang. i didn't hear it, since i was out on the balcony, lazily reading in the sun.” “so much has happened it's as if the whole world had suddenly turned upside down.” “the first thing i stuck in was this diary, and then curlers, handkerchiefs, schoolbooks, a comb and some old letters.” “it may be damp and lopsided, but there's probably not a more comfortable hiding place in all of amsterdam.”

Which sentence uses the denotative meaning of the word blue? i was feeling pretty blue when i lost my favorite earrings. i wore a blue scarf to complement the color of my eyes. the characters in the book all seemed rather blue. the movie’s ending always puts me in a blue mood.

Match the literary term with the definition. 1. dynamic character a character who encounters conflict and is changed by it and exhibits multiple traits 2. flat character a character who grows and changes as a result of the plot 3. round character a character who shows only one or two personality traits and does not undergo substantial growth or change through the course of the story 4. static character a character who remains constant in his or her beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, and personality