Figurative Language

Front

A great exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

Back

hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Front

Expression not taken literally

Back

idiom

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Front

Comparison using 'like' or 'as'

Back

simile

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

An old saying that expresses wisdom.

Back

proverb/adage

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Front

Comparison where one thing is another

Back

metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

Chris asked about 'Food?' while jumping up like a toaster strudel.

Back

simile

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

Typical teenage boy's room = disaster area

Back

metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

She’s only pulling your leg.

Back

idiom

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Front

Slow and steady wins the race.

Back

proverb/adage

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Front

He's as skinny as a toothpick!

Back

hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A