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Creative Writing
William Shakespeare’s language has remained rich, witty, modern and refreshing, even after 400 years. Watch this video for a closer look at Shakespeare’s language and to learn a few new insults. [Continue...]
Here are some examples of hyperbole:
- My potatoes are swimming in gravy!
- It’s so cold that the polar bears are wearing jackets.
- I’ll be ready in a second.
- He is as old as the hills.
- He has a ton of money.
Hyperbole, pronounced hy-PUR-bow-lee, is a Greek word meaning “exaggeration or overshot”. It may be used to evoke strong feelings or to create a strong impression, but is not meant to be taken literally. Hyperboles are exaggerations to create emphasis or effect. As a literary device, hyperbole is often used in poetry, and is frequently encountered in casual speech. [Continue...]
Concise writing involves focusing on one idea at a time and eliminating unnecessary words. Sometimes writing less is more. [...Continue]
Plan a short story with the setting details, point of view, characterization, genre, and a graph of the plot.
What is happening in this picture? Use your imagination to tell a story about this turkey chasing the boy. What would you say if you were asked to pray at Thanksgiving dinner? Imagine you are a turkey. What would you say to keep from being cooked on Thanksgiving? How do you celebrate Thanksgiving? What traditions do you observe?
- “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” Do you agree or disagree with this quote? Explain.
- Do you believe in fate? Explain.
- Explain step-by-step how to tie your shoe. You may draw pictures.
- If you could have dinner with one historical figure, who would it be and why?
- Use the following words in a story of 200 words: paper, fire, wind, rain, hysterical, cotton, snowflake, soup, bubble, silently.
- In your opinion, what has been the most important moment in the 21st century? Explain.
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