Figurative Language

What type of figurative language is this...

Henry’s heart is happy with love for Harriett!

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

• Alliteration

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What type of figurative language is this...

“Smack!”, my flower pot hit the ground.

• Onomatopoeia

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• simile

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What type of figurative language is used in the sentence below?

Your smile is like a ray of sunshine

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Simile

• Alliteration

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence contains an example of a HYPERBOLE?

• Beth cried a river when Mark broke up with her

• How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

• My parents tied the knot on Valentine’s Day.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which sentence contains an example of a METAPHOR?

• My sister set me up on a blind date for Valentine’s Day.

• John worships the ground Hannah walks on.

• Love is a journey.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence contains an example of a PERSONIFICATION?

• Your love is like a favorite blanket that keeps me safe and warm.

• My heart is singing a love song for you.

• I’m yours until the end of time.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Which sentence contains an example of an ONOMATOPOEIA?

• My heart has been skipping around in my chest since I saw her.

• Billy murmured sweet-nothings in Janet’s ear.

• Love is a chocolate fountain that never runs out!

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which sentence contains an example of a SIMILE?

• Romeo was burning with love for Juliet

• Love is a physical force

• My love is like a fountain that overflows.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence contains an example of ALLITERATION?

• Tom is going to go out on a limb and ask Jenny to the dance

• Rick gave Rhonda a ring made of rhinestones.

• Cupid’s arrow is a nail that pierced my heart.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What type of figurative language is used in the sentence below?

Her laughter is music to my ears

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D