Figurative Language

Front

A simile compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

Back

compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

Repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words or syllables

Back

alliteration

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

Front

Definition: Repetition of consonant sounds at the start of words.

Back

Alliteration

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

Front

Best example of alliteration:

Back

I like popcorn, peanuts, and Pepsi when I watch movies.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

Front

Comparing two unlike things without 'like' or 'as'

Back

Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

Figurative language

Back

Not to be taken literally.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Front

Life is like a box of chocolates.

Back

Simile

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

My dad is a rock.

Back

Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

A word that imitates a sound, e.g., BUZZ, POP.

Back

Onomatopoeia

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Front

The race car zoomed past the finish line.

Back

Onomatopoeia

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5