Figurative Language

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What is hyperbole?

Back

A great exaggeration to create emphasis or effect.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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What is an idiom?

Back

An expression that doesn’t exactly mean what the words say.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things 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

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What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two things 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

Front

What is a proverb/adage?

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A short, commonly known saying that expresses a general truth or principle.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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 an idiom.

Back

It's raining cats and dogs.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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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 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