figurative language

What is a simile? 

• Comparing two unlike things without  using  like and as
• Comparing two things in a text
• Comparing two unlike things using  like and as
• None of the above

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is a metaphor?

• Comparing two things in a text
• Comparing two things using like and as
• An over exaggeration 
• Comparing two things without using like and as

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is a hyperbole?

• An exaggerated statement not to be taken literally. 
• Telling the truth
• Comparing a rock to a island
• Break a leg

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is an example of an alliteration?

• The vase flew off of the shelf. 
• Powerful pandas punch parrots.
• The plant liked to fly.
• I like to eat pie

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.4

The firework exploded in the air, making a big BOOM! in the air, is an example of 

• Personification
• Onomatopoeia
• The 4th of July
• All of the above

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which of the following in an example of onomatopoeia?

• Boom!
• No!
• Yes!
• Go!

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CCSS.RL.5.4

The pie was so tough I needed an ax to cut it.

• hyperbole
• personification
• metaphor
• onomatopoeia

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

The atmosphere created in a work of literature by word choice.

• mood

• tone

• theme

• symbol

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CCSS.RL.8.4

An exaggeration for dramatic effect.

• metaphor

• simile

• allusion

• hyperbole

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CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

The vantage point from which a story is told.

• juxtapostion

• allusion

• point of view

• tone

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CCSS.RL.8.6