Why is figurative language used in writing?

• engages the reader

• because it's fun

• because your teacher told you to

• it makes writing more interesting

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

He is the only honest thief.

• PARADOX

• OXYMORON

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

This is the third time that you are late since the week has started; you must really enjoy your job.

• SARCASM

• IRONY

• PUN

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CCSS.L.8.5A

Which of the following is NOT an example of onomatopoeia?

• buzz

• meow

• book

• splat

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

The warm smile of the sun made me happy that summer was finally here.

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• 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

The girl looked as cozy as a soft kitten when she fell asleep on her blanket.

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

This form of figurative language compares two ideas using the words "like" or "as"

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is figurative language?

• Language that uses words or expressions that are different from what is actually meant.

• Language that makes reading more interesting.

• Language that makes writing more interesting.

• All of the above

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The car died on the side of the road when it ran out of gas.

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

• Personification

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The big present is calling my name.

• Allusion

• Oxymoron

• Personification

• Symbolism

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CCSS.L.6.5A