Characterization, Figurative Language and Foreshadowing

Define foreshadowing.

• A flashback of what happened previously
• A hint at something that will happen later
• Giving human-like characteristics to non-living things
• Comparing two unlike things using like or as

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The street cars are like frosted cakes covered with snowflakes.

• Personification
• Onomatopoeia
• Simile
• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

A train is a dragon that roars through the dark.

• Hyperbole
• Metaphor
• Simile
• Personification

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

The west wind dances down the road.

• Personification
• Hyperbole
• Alliteration
• Metaphor

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

The sun smiled after the rain stopped. 

• Personification
• Simile
• Hyperbole
• Metaphor

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CCSS.L.6.5A

The lightweight fighter lost so much weight, he looked as thin as a rail.

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Hyperbole
• Personificaton

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The ice in the arena was as smooth as glass.

• Personification
• Hyperbole
• Metaphor
• Simile

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The fog was a blanket covering the road.

• It was a clear, sunny day.
• The fog was thick.
• The fog was comfortable and cozy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

David found a wallet on the ground. He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman’s ID card. David took the wallet to the woman’s house, and returned it to her.   What character trait does David demonstrate?

• Honesty
• Friendly
• Irritated
• Fearless

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

It was gym class and the boys decided to play a fun pickup game of basketball, nothing too serious. They were all having fun and not even going to keep score, until Clive insisted on it. The game was pretty close, but soon Clive’s team dropped behind a few points. Clive pretty much lost it. He started throwing elbows and fouling people. While another boy was attempting a layup, Clive pushed him to the ground. Clive claimed that the boy was doing it for attention. After losing the game, Clive punched the wall and cursed.   What character trait does Clive demonstrate?

• Pleasant
• Rude
• Chatty
• Joyful

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3