Coney Figurative Language

Standard RL.6.4

	RL.6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.

It was an idyllic day - sunny, warm, and perfect for a walk in the park.

She hums continuously, or all the time, and it annoys me.

Example

Context clues are hints or pieces of information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

What is context clues ?

Context Clues

Figurative language is a way of using words to convey meaning in a non-literal way. It's a type of descriptive language that uses creative wording to create imagery and convey complex ideas.

What is figurative language ?

Figurative Language

Types of figurative language

• Simile - A comparison using "like" or "as."

  • Example: "Her smile was as bright as the sun."

• Metaphor - A direct comparison, saying something is, are, was, or were something else.

  • Example: "The world is a stage."

• Personification - Giving human qualities to non-human things.

  • Example: "The wind whispered through the trees."

• Hyperbole - An exaggerated statement.

  • Example: "I’ve told you a million times!"

• Alliteration - Repetition of the same initial consonant sound in nearby words.

  • Example: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."

• Onomatopoeia - A word that imitates a sound.

  • Example: "The bees buzzed in the garden."

Multiple Choice

Use the following sentence to determine the figurative language used in the sentence.

"After running the marathon, Jenna felt completely drained, like a wilting flower left too long in the sun."

• metaphor

• simile

• hyperbole

• onomatopoeia

Multiple Choice

The morning sun peeked over the mountains, painting the sky in shades of pink and orange. Birds chirped a cheerful tune, and the grass sparkled with dew. Jason took a deep breath, feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day.

Question: What type of figurative language is “The morning sun peeked over the mountains”?

• A) Simile

• B) Metaphor

• C) Personification

Multiple Choice

As the storm raged outside, the old house creaked and groaned under the weight of the wind. Emily felt like a leaf in a hurricane, tiny and powerless. She clutched her blanket, hoping for the storm to end soon.

Question: What does the phrase “like a leaf in a hurricane” mean in this passage?

• A) Emily is feeling strong and brave

• B) Emily feels small and powerless

• C) Emily feels light and happy

Multiple Choice

As the storm raged outside, the old house creaked and groaned under the weight of the wind. Emily felt like a leaf in a hurricane, tiny and powerless. She clutched her blanket, hoping for the storm to end soon.

Question: What type of figurative language is used in “like a leaf in a hurricane”?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Multiple Choice

As the storm raged outside, the old house creaked and groaned under the weight of the wind. Emily felt like a leaf in a hurricane, tiny and powerless. She clutched her blanket, hoping for the storm to end soon.

Question: What does the word “raged” most likely mean in the sentence “As the storm raged outside, the old house creaked and groaned”?

• A) To move calmly

• B) To become weaker

• C) To be intense or violent

Multiple Choice

The forest was a blanket of green, stretching as far as the eye could see. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled patterns on the ground. Mia felt a sense of calm wash over her as she walked along the path.

Question: What does the metaphor " The forest was a blanket of green” suggest about the forest?"

• A) The forest was cold

• B) The forest covered the area completely.

• C) The forest was filled with different colors.

Multiple Choice

The forest was a blanket of green, stretching as far as the eye could see. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled patterns on the ground. Mia felt a sense of calm wash over her as she walked along the path.

Question: What does the phrase “a sense of calm wash over her” mean?

• A) Mia was nervous

• B) Mia felt peaceful and relaxed

• C) Mia was getting tired