Figurative Language

What is a simile?

• a comparison of two objects without using like or as

• giving nonhuman things human qualitites

• a strong exaggeration

• a comparison of two objects using like or as

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is a metaphor?

• a comparison of two objects without using like or as

• giving nonhuman things human qualitites

• a strong exaggeration

• a comparison of two objects using like or as

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is personification?

• a comparison of two objects without using like or as

• giving nonhuman things human qualitites

• a strong exaggeration

• a comparison of two objects using like or as

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CCSS.L.6.5A

What is a hyperbole?

• a comparison of two objects without using like or as

• giving nonhuman things human qualitites

• a strong exaggeration

• a comparison of two objects using like or as

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What did I miss? I feel like I've slept for 100 years.

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Wow, I can't believe how tall that man is. He is like a mountain!

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

This class is such a zoo this morning and I can't hear myself think.

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The Sun sadly hid behind the clouds on this dreary day.

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Her eyes were giant saucers as she watched the suspenseful movie.

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Make sure you walk as quiet as a mouse when you sneak up on your mother.

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A