SCENARIO THE LANGUAGE FEATURE YOU CHOOSE TO EXPLAIN IS…

ALLITERATION
Remember, your little brother is bright but he is still only eight years old. Choose your words
carefully so that you know he will be able to understand what you mean. Plus give him an
example so he can see this language feature in action. If it is a funny example, even better!
Your little brother YOUR DEFINITION / EXPLANATION
is somewhat
precocious.* He
always wants to
know what you are
studying.

This week it’s YOUR EXAMPLE

language features.
You decide to
explain ONE to
him.

*Somewhat=“a little bit”, precocious=gifted, talented, ahead of his years.

SCENARIO THE LANGUAGE FEATURE YOU CHOOSE TO EXPLAIN IS…

DIRECT ADDRESS
Remember, your little brother is bright but he is still only eight years old. Choose your words
carefully so that you know he will be able to understand what you mean. Plus give him an
example so he can see this language feature in action. If it is a funny example, even better!
Your little brother YOUR DEFINITION / EXPLANATION
is somewhat
precocious.* He
always wants to
know what you are
studying.

This week it’s YOUR EXAMPLE

language features.
You decide to
explain ONE to
him.

*Somewhat=“a little bit”, precocious=gifted, talented, ahead of his years.

SCENARIO THE LANGUAGE FEATURE YOU CHOOSE TO EXPLAIN IS…

DIRECT SPEECH
Remember, your little brother is bright but he is still only eight years old. Choose your words
carefully so that you know he will be able to understand what you mean. Plus give him an
example so he can see this language feature in action. If it is a funny example, even better!
Your little brother YOUR DEFINITION / EXPLANATION
is somewhat
precocious.* He
always wants to
know what you are
studying.

This week it’s YOUR EXAMPLE

language features.
You decide to
explain ONE to
him.

*Somewhat=“a little bit”, precocious=gifted, talented, ahead of his years.

SCENARIO THE LANGUAGE FEATURE YOU CHOOSE TO EXPLAIN IS…

EXCLAMATION
Remember, your little brother is bright but he is still only eight years old. Choose your words
carefully so that you know he will be able to understand what you mean. Plus give him an
example so he can see this language feature in action. If it is a funny example, even better!
Your little brother YOUR DEFINITION / EXPLANATION
is somewhat
precocious.* He
always wants to
know what you are
studying.

This week it’s YOUR EXAMPLE

language features.
You decide to
explain ONE to
him.

*Somewhat=“a little bit”, precocious=gifted, talented, ahead of his years.

SCENARIO THE LANGUAGE FEATURE YOU CHOOSE TO EXPLAIN IS…

HYPERBOLE
Remember, your little brother is bright but he is still only eight years old. Choose your words
carefully so that you know he will be able to understand what you mean. Plus give him an
example so he can see this language feature in action. If it is a funny example, even better!
Your little brother YOUR DEFINITION / EXPLANATION
is somewhat
precocious.* He
always wants to
know what you are
studying.

This week it’s YOUR EXAMPLE

language features.
You decide to
explain ONE to
him.

*Somewhat=“a little bit”, precocious=gifted, talented, ahead of his years.

SCENARIO THE LANGUAGE FEATURE YOU CHOOSE TO EXPLAIN IS…

METAPHOR
Remember, your little brother is bright but he is still only eight years old. Choose your words
carefully so that you know he will be able to understand what you mean. Plus give him an
example so he can see this language feature in action. If it is a funny example, even better!
Your little brother YOUR DEFINITION / EXPLANATION
is somewhat
precocious.* He
always wants to
know what you are
studying.

This week it’s YOUR EXAMPLE

language features.
You decide to
explain ONE to
him.

*Somewhat=“a little bit”, precocious=gifted, talented, ahead of his years.

SCENARIO THE LANGUAGE FEATURE YOU CHOOSE TO EXPLAIN IS…

REPETITION
Remember, your little brother is bright but he is still only eight years old. Choose your words
carefully so that you know he will be able to understand what you mean. Plus give him an
example so he can see this language feature in action. If it is a funny example, even better!
Your little brother YOUR DEFINITION / EXPLANATION
is somewhat
precocious.* He
always wants to
know what you are
studying.

This week it’s YOUR EXAMPLE

language features.
You decide to
explain ONE to
him.

*Somewhat=“a little bit”, precocious=gifted, talented, ahead of his years.

SCENARIO THE LANGUAGE FEATURE YOU CHOOSE TO EXPLAIN IS…

REPORTED SPEECH
Remember, your little brother is bright but he is still only eight years old. Choose your words
carefully so that you know he will be able to understand what you mean. Plus give him an
example so he can see this language feature in action. If it is a funny example, even better!
Your little brother YOUR DEFINITION / EXPLANATION
is somewhat
precocious.* He
always wants to
know what you are
studying.

This week it’s YOUR EXAMPLE

language features.
You decide to
explain ONE to
him.

*Somewhat=“a little bit”, precocious=gifted, talented, ahead of his years.

SCENARIO THE LANGUAGE FEATURE YOU CHOOSE TO EXPLAIN IS…

RHETORICAL QUESTION
Remember, your little brother is bright but he is still only eight years old. Choose your words
carefully so that you know he will be able to understand what you mean. Plus give him an
example so he can see this language feature in action. If it is a funny example, even better!
Your little brother YOUR DEFINITION / EXPLANATION
is somewhat
precocious.* He
always wants to
know what you are
studying.

This week it’s YOUR EXAMPLE

language features.
You decide to
explain ONE to
him.

*Somewhat=“a little bit”, precocious=gifted, talented, ahead of his years.

SCENARIO THE LANGUAGE FEATURE YOU CHOOSE TO EXPLAIN IS…

RULE OF THREE
Remember, your little brother is bright but he is still only eight years old. Choose your words
carefully so that you know he will be able to understand what you mean. Plus give him an
example so he can see this language feature in action. If it is a funny example, even better!
Your little brother YOUR DEFINITION / EXPLANATION
is somewhat
precocious.* He
always wants to
know what you are
studying.

This week it’s YOUR EXAMPLE

language features.
You decide to
explain ONE to
him.

*Somewhat=“a little bit”, precocious=gifted, talented, ahead of his years.

SCENARIO THE LANGUAGE FEATURE YOU CHOOSE TO EXPLAIN IS…

SIBILANCE
Remember, your little brother is bright but he is still only eight years old. Choose your words
carefully so that you know he will be able to understand what you mean. Plus give him an
example so he can see this language feature in action. If it is a funny example, even better!
Your little brother YOUR DEFINITION / EXPLANATION
is somewhat
precocious.* He
always wants to
know what you are
studying.

This week it’s YOUR EXAMPLE

language features.
You decide to
explain ONE to
him.

*Somewhat=“a little bit”, precocious=gifted, talented, ahead of his years.

SCENARIO THE LANGUAGE FEATURE YOU CHOOSE TO EXPLAIN IS…

ONOMATOPOEIA
Remember, your little brother is bright but he is still only eight years old. Choose your words
carefully so that you know he will be able to understand what you mean. Plus give him an
example so he can see this language feature in action. If it is a funny example, even better!
Your little brother YOUR DEFINITION / EXPLANATION
is somewhat
precocious.* He
always wants to
know what you are
studying.

This week it’s YOUR EXAMPLE

language features.
You decide to
explain ONE to
him.

*Somewhat=“a little bit”, precocious=gifted, talented, ahead of his years.

SCENARIO THE LANGUAGE FEATURE YOU CHOOSE TO EXPLAIN IS…

IRONY
Remember, your little brother is bright but he is still only eight years old. Choose your words
carefully so that you know he will be able to understand what you mean. Plus give him an
example so he can see this language feature in action. If it is a funny example, even better!
Your little brother YOUR DEFINITION / EXPLANATION
is somewhat
precocious.* He
always wants to
know what you are
studying.

This week it’s YOUR EXAMPLE

language features.
You decide to
explain ONE to
him.

*Somewhat=“a little bit”, precocious=gifted, talented, ahead of his years.

SCENARIO THE LANGUAGE FEATURE YOU CHOOSE TO EXPLAIN IS…

OXYMORON
Remember, your little brother is bright but he is still only eight years old. Choose your words
carefully so that you know he will be able to understand what you mean. Plus give him an
example so he can see this language feature in action. If it is a funny example, even better!
Your little brother YOUR DEFINITION / EXPLANATION
is somewhat
precocious.* He
always wants to
know what you are
studying.

This week it’s YOUR EXAMPLE

language features.
You decide to
explain ONE to
him.

*Somewhat=“a little bit”, precocious=gifted, talented, ahead of his years.

SCENARIO THE LANGUAGE FEATURE YOU CHOOSE TO EXPLAIN IS…

PERSONIFICATION
Remember, your little brother is bright but he is still only eight years old. Choose your words
carefully so that you know he will be able to understand what you mean. Plus give him an
example so he can see this language feature in action. If it is a funny example, even better!
Your little brother YOUR DEFINITION / EXPLANATION
is somewhat
precocious.* He
always wants to
know what you are
studying.

This week it’s YOUR EXAMPLE

language features.
You decide to
explain ONE to
him.

*Somewhat=“a little bit”, precocious=gifted, talented, ahead of his years.

SCENARIO THE LANGUAGE FEATURE YOU CHOOSE TO EXPLAIN IS…

ALLITERATION
Remember, your little brother is bright but he is still only eight years old. Choose your words
carefully so that you know he will be able to understand what you mean. Plus give him an
example so he can see this language feature in action. If it is a funny example, even better!
Your little brother YOUR DEFINITION / EXPLANATION
is somewhat
precocious.* He
always wants to
know what you are
studying.

This week it’s YOUR EXAMPLE

language features.
You decide to
explain ONE to
him.

*Somewhat=“a little bit”, precocious=gifted, talented, ahead of his years.

SCENARIO THE LANGUAGE FEATURE YOU CHOOSE TO EXPLAIN IS…

CLICHÉ
Remember, your little brother is bright but he is still only eight years old. Choose your words
carefully so that you know he will be able to understand what you mean. Plus give him an
example so he can see this language feature in action. If it is a funny example, even better!
Your little brother YOUR DEFINITION / EXPLANATION
is somewhat
precocious.* He
always wants to
know what you are
studying.

This week it’s YOUR EXAMPLE

language features.
You decide to
explain ONE to
him.

*Somewhat=“a little bit”, precocious=gifted, talented, ahead of his years.

SCENARIO THE LANGUAGE FEATURE YOU CHOOSE TO EXPLAIN IS…

SYMBOLISM
Remember, your little brother is bright but he is still only eight years old. Choose your words
carefully so that you know he will be able to understand what you mean. Plus give him an
example so he can see this language feature in action. If it is a funny example, even better!
Your little brother YOUR DEFINITION / EXPLANATION
is somewhat
precocious.* He
always wants to
know what you are
studying.

This week it’s YOUR EXAMPLE

language features.
You decide to
explain ONE to
him.

*Somewhat=“a little bit”, precocious=gifted, talented, ahead of his years.

SCENARIO THE LANGUAGE FEATURE YOU CHOOSE TO EXPLAIN IS…

EMOTIVE LANGUAGE
Remember, your little brother is bright but he is still only eight years old. Choose your words
carefully so that you know he will be able to understand what you mean. Plus give him an
example so he can see this language feature in action. If it is a funny example, even better!
Your little brother YOUR DEFINITION / EXPLANATION
is somewhat
precocious.* He
always wants to
know what you are
studying.

This week it’s YOUR EXAMPLE

language features.
You decide to
explain ONE to
him.

*Somewhat=“a little bit”, precocious=gifted, talented, ahead of his years.

SCENARIO THE LANGUAGE FEATURE YOU CHOOSE TO EXPLAIN IS…

COLLOQUIAL LANGUAGE
Remember, your little brother is bright but he is still only eight years old. Choose your words
carefully so that you know he will be able to understand what you mean. Plus give him an
example so he can see this language feature in action. If it is a funny example, even better!
Your little brother YOUR DEFINITION / EXPLANATION
is somewhat
precocious.* He
always wants to
know what you are
studying.

This week it’s YOUR EXAMPLE

language features.
You decide to
explain ONE to
him.

*Somewhat=“a little bit”, precocious=gifted, talented, ahead of his years.

SCENARIO THE LANGUAGE FEATURE YOU CHOOSE TO EXPLAIN IS…

MALAPROPISM
Remember, your little brother is bright but he is still only eight years old. Choose your words
carefully so that you know he will be able to understand what you mean. Plus give him an
example so he can see this language feature in action. If it is a funny example, even better!
Your little brother YOUR DEFINITION / EXPLANATION
is somewhat
precocious.* He
always wants to
know what you are
studying.

This week it’s YOUR EXAMPLE

language features.
You decide to
explain ONE to
him.

*Somewhat=“a little bit”, precocious=gifted, talented, ahead of his years.

SCENARIO THE LANGUAGE FEATURE YOU CHOOSE TO EXPLAIN IS…

ANECDOTE
Remember, your little brother is bright but he is still only eight years old. Choose your words
carefully so that you know he will be able to understand what you mean. Plus give him an
example so he can see this language feature in action. If it is a funny example, even better!
Your little brother YOUR DEFINITION / EXPLANATION
is somewhat
precocious.* He
always wants to
know what you are
studying.

This week it’s YOUR EXAMPLE

language features.
You decide to
explain ONE to
him.

*Somewhat=“a little bit”, precocious=gifted, talented, ahead of his years.