Figurative Language

Which is an example of personification?

• The ant was as tiny as a crumb.

• The bird sang on the tree top.

• The world is a stage.

• I am freezing cold

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Which is an example of a simile?

• His bag was like a bag of bricks!

• Asparagus is the worst food in the entire world.

• This math lesson is a puzzle to me.

• The moon smiled down at me.

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Which is an example of a hyperbole?

• Her voice is as beautiful as an angel.

• She cried a river when she tripped onto the pavement.

• The gum dared her to blow a bubble.

• My baby cousin is a cuddly bear.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which is an example of a metaphor?

• My pen is not cooperating with me.

• I am so tired I could sleep for 3 days.

• It is so loud it sounds like a concert in here!

• Her muscles are now giant rocks!

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What is the main intention of using similes and metaphors?

• to be funny

• to use imagery

• to make comparisons

• to exaggerate

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What is personification?

• giving human qualities to an animal/object

• exaggerating

• using "like" or "as"

• not sure

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Why do we use hyperboles?

• to make comparisons

• not sure

• to give human qualities to an animal/object

• to exaggerate for humor

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Figurative language is used to...

• make comparisons

• provide detail, creativity, and humor

• exaggerate points

• all of these

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