Figurative Language
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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a simile?
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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.
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CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a metaphor?
Back
A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.
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CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is hyperbole?
Back
Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.
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CCSS.L.11-12.5A
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is personification?
Back
Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human things. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.
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CCSS.L.6.5A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is imagery?
Back
Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture for the reader. For example, 'The golden sun set behind the purple mountains'.
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CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is allusion?
Back
An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art. For example, 'He has the Midas touch' refers to King Midas from Greek mythology.
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CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of figurative language?
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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and evoke emotions in the reader.
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CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
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