Figurative Language

'You are like a ray of sunshine!' is an example of:

• onomatopoeia

• alliteration

• simile

• metaphor

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'Pop! The cork flew from the champagne bottle.'  The word 'pop' is an example of:

• personification
• onomatopoeia
• simile
• hyperbole

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This term means to use a strong exaggeration:

• personification
• idiom
• onomatopoeia
• hyperbole

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'Her eyes were sparkling diamonds' is an example of:

• metaphor
• simile
• hyperbole
• personification

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CCSS.L.4.5A

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'That test was a breeze!' is an example of:

• personification
• onomatopoeia
• simile
• idiom

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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The little road says, Go,
The little house says, Stay!
This is an example of:

• simile
• metaphor
• personification
• hyperbole

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'Your kiss lies on my face, like the first snow upon a summer place.'  is an example of:

• simile
• metaphor
• personification
• hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

'She sang of his love forever.'  is an example of:

• simile
• metaphor
• personification
• hyperbole

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What's the meaning of this simile?
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."

• Her hair is red.
• She talks really loudly.
• She gets really angry. 
• She spits when she talks. 

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What's the meaning of this personification?
"The camera loves me!"

• Photography is one of my hobbies.
• I own an expensive camera.
• Photos of me are always really good. 
• I like to visit art museums.

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CCSS.L.6.5A