Figures of Speech

This figures of speech give human characteristic to non human entities.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

This figure of speech uses exaggeration to make its point.

• simile

• personification

• metaphor

• hyperbole

"The rich fields were the farmer’s treasure." is an example of...

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

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Which of the following statement is a personification?

• The leaves whisper their secrets to one another.

• The sun is a ball of fire.

• His lips were as white as vinegar when he broke her mom’s favorite vase.

• The baby is as meek as a lamb.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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"The fat comedian is as plump as a pillow." is what figure of speech?

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

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She was so hungry she could eat a horse.

• personification

• metonymy

• simile

• hyperbole

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CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Why do literary writers use figurative language?

• Because Beyonce uses it in her songs.

• To make their writing interesting and visual, or to emphasis an idea and make a point.

• To be grammatically correct.

• To structure their writing into paragraphs.

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.

• I like to visit art museums.

• Photos of me are always really good.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

The sun stretched its golden arms across the land.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

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CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4