Figurative Language

A simile compares two things using....

• but/and

• as/like

• or/in

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is an idiom?

• A direct comparison without using like or as

• Giving a non-human thing human characteristics

• A figure of speech or a saying

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

What does this idiom mean: "Those girls are two peas in a pod."

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does this idiom mean: He is a great student because he always goes the extra mile.

• He is a great student because he runs a lot.

• He is a great student because he always makes an extra effort to do well.

• He is a great student because he studies hard.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does this simile mean: The experienced performer was as cool as a cucumber before her big scene.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does this metaphor mean: "Life is a highway."

• Life is a long journey with lots of unexpected twists, turns, and bumps.

• Life is dangerous so you better wear a seatbelt.

• Life has rules like a speed limit that you must obey.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D