Figurative Language

•A simile is a figure of speech that compares two __________ things and uses the words “like” or “as”.

• like

• unlike

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following is the correct meaning for this statement?

The cat sat in the chair like a king overlooking his kingdom.

• The cat's position in the castle is compared to that of a king who sits in the King's chair.

• The cat’s sitting posture is compared to that of a king who relaxes in a special chair that is reserved for him and not any other person in the kingdom.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

My new neighbour is as curious as a cat. What does that mean?

• She acts like a cat

• She likes to eat fish

• Nothing escapes her attention

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

A metaphor is a statement that compares two things that are not alike. Unlike similes, metaphors do not use the words “like” or “as.” Which of the following statement uses metaphor in its description?

• •The new teacher is as tall as a giraffe.

• •My classmate is going through a rollercoaster of emotions.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

A metaphor is a statement that compares two things that are not alike. Unlike similes, metaphors do not use the words “like” or “as.” Which of the following statement uses metaphor in its description?

• •The new teacher is as tall as a giraffe.

• •My classmate is going through a rollercoaster of emotions.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Hyperbole is an exaggeration that is created to emphasize a point or bring out a sense of humor. It is often used in everyday conversations. An example of hyperbole is, “I would die for you.”

• It means to show your affection and die for somebody.

• it means to show affection you have for someone.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which of the following is a hyper bole?

• •You are so slender that the wind can carry you away.

• •The warrior has a heart of stone.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Idioms refer to a set expression or a phrase comprising two or more words. It refers to a set expression or a phrase comprising two or more words. What does the idiom "Every cloud has its silver lining" mean?

• * Be thankful for what you have.

• * I dreaded working with some lazy people.

• * Go spend a day watching the sky.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Identify and categorised the following statements and say what are they? Similes (1), Metaphor (2), Idioms (3)

1) Rose is like a rose.
2) My car grumbled.  
3) My mother grounded me for 100 days.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

• (1), (2), (3)

• (1), (3), (2)
  
  

• (3), (2), (1)

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Onomatopoeia is a language that names something or an action by imitating the sound associated with it. Which word in the sentence uses it? •The truck engine roared as it climbed the hill.

• climbed the hill

• truck engine

• roared

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5