Figurative Language: Metaphors, Similes, and Idioms

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English
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6th Grade
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Aaron Howard
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
___________________ uses words or phrases to create an image, idea, or other effect in the mind of the reader that goes beyond the literal meaning.
annotation(s)
context clues
inferences (to infer)
figurative language
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5A
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
___________________ is a figure of speech that compares 2 things using the words “like” and “as.”
idioms
metaphors
similes
figurative language
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5A
CCSS.RL.6.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
___________________ is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true, but explains an idea or makes a comparison.
idioms
metaphors
similes
figurative language
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5A
CCSS.RL.6.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
___________________ A group of words that have a meaning within in a culture that is unrelated to their literal meanings.
idioms
metaphors
similes
figurative language
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5A
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"Cute as a kitten" is an example of....
idioms
metaphors
similes
figurative language
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5A
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"He has a heart of gold" is an example of...
idioms
metaphors
similes
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5A
CCSS.RL.6.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"Face the music" is an example of...
idioms
metaphors
similes
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5A
CCSS.RL.6.4
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