The cloud was a raven’s wing over the meadow.
A: Simile
B: Metaphor
C: Idiom
Directions: Circle the correct letters to indicate purpose and tone.
1. Queen Latifah got her start as a female rapper who consciously tried to combat the widespread sexism in the lyrics of Gangsta Rap. Her 1989 album All Hail the Queen features lyrics written from a womans point of view, and her songs celebrate powerful women, who don't need guns to be strong. But the Queen of Royal Badness, as Latifah is sometimes called, is a multi-talented personality. In her hit situation comedy Living Single, Latifah revealed that, in addition to a riveting presence, she also had superb comic timing. From a bit part as a sassy waitress in Spike Lee's Jungle Fever, Latifah went on to starring roles in movies like Set It Off and Living Out Loud. Although neither movie was wildly successful at the box office, the Queen got superb reviews, as well she deserved. When Queen Latifah is on the screen, you cant watch anyone else; shes just that good.
Purpose
To inform readers about Queen Latifah's background and career
To convince readers that rap singer Queen Latifah is much more than a rap star
Tone
emotionally neutral
sarcastic
admiring