Literal vs Figurative Language
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English
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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is literal language?
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Literal language refers to words that mean exactly what they say. It is straightforward and does not involve any exaggeration or metaphor.
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CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is figurative language?
Back
Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It often involves metaphors, similes, and exaggerations.
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CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of literal language.
Back
An example of literal language is: 'It is raining hard.' This statement describes the weather directly without any embellishment.
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CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of figurative language.
Back
An example of figurative language is: 'I felt like a stuffed turkey.' This expression uses a metaphor to convey a feeling of fullness.
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CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a metaphor?
Back
A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.
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CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a simile?
Back
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify literal language in a sentence?
Back
You can identify literal language by looking for statements that convey clear, direct meanings without any figurative expressions or exaggerations.
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CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
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