Figurative Language 4th Grade

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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, 'His skin is as tough as leather.'

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is a metaphor?

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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.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.5.5

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. Examples include 'buzz', 'bang', and 'sizzle'.

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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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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The raindrops danced on the tabletop.'

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'She was as cool as a cucumber.'

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement 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

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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 and express ideas in a more creative and impactful way.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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Give an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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Give an example of personification.

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An example of personification is 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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CCSS.L.6.5A