Figurative Language

Front

Implied comparison between two unlike things with a commonality.

Back

metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

Human traits to inanimate objects

Back

personification

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

Front

A device where the speaker refers to something requiring prior knowledge or experience for understanding.

Back

allusion

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

A device where the author selects words that create strong imagery and often have multiple meanings.

Back

vivid word choice

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Front

Author's attitude toward the subject.

Back

tone

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Front

A concrete object representing an abstract idea.

Back

symbol

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Front

Author's message on human condition

Back

theme

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

Vantage point of a story.

Back

point of view

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Exaggeration for dramatic effect.

Back

hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Front

Atmosphere in literature created by word choice.

Back

mood

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B