Figurative Language

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What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

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What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, often by stating that one thing is another.

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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 personification?

Back

A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

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What is hyperbole?

Back

An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, often used for emphasis or humor.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

Give an example of a simile.

Back

'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

Give an example of a metaphor.

Back

'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

Front

Give an example of personification.

Back

'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Front

Give an example of hyperbole.

Back

'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Front

Give an example of alliteration.

Back

'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4