Figurative Language

A comparison using "like" or "as"

• Simlie

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Imagery

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

A comparison without using like or as

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes

• Personification

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

• Idioms

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Repetition of initial consonant sounds like Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers

• Alliteration

• Personification

• Symbolism

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

A word that imitates the sound it represents Bong, Bang, Ring, Hiss, Buss etc.

• Onomatopoeia

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Idiom

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

when one thing stands for or represents something else For Example: A Dove represents Peace

• Symbolism

• Hyperbole

• Idiom

• Imagery

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

• Hyperbole

• Idioms

• Imagery

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)

• Imagery

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

words and phrases that mean something different from the literal meanings of the words

• Idioms

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4