Figurative Language: Simile, Hyperbole, Metaphor, Personif-

What is a simile ?

• figurative language that compares two like things

• figurative language that compares two unlike things using "as" or "like"

• comparison of people

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What two words help you identify simile in a text?

• "as" and "like"

• "because" and "why"

• "cause" and "effect"

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Which sentence is an example of simile ?

• Mary is cool.

• Cameron is smart.

• Amir is ice.

• Amir is as cool like ice.

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Which sentence is an example of simile?

• The cat is small.

• Jahvonne is fast like a cheetah.

• The rose is pretty.

• Jahvonne is a cheetah.

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True or false. This is an example of a metaphor: Juliet is like the sun.

• True
• False

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True or false. This is a metaphor: Juliet is the sun.

• True
• False

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Life is a roller coaster. What does this metaphor mean?

• They have a new roller coaster at Darien Lake
• You're in danger when you're on a roller coaster
• Life has ups and downs
• I shouldn't ride roller coasters

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Ethan’s smile is a mile wide.

• Metaphor 
• Simile
• Personification
• Hyperbole

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Wilshane has tons of video games.

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Personification

"When Adele walked through the store, each shiny pair of high heels called out to her."

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole