Concrete Language 2.1.3

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

• A figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa.

• A figure of speech that compares two things using "like" or "as".

• A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

"The stars were like diamonds in the sky." This is an example of:

• metaphor

• personification

• simile

• hyperbole

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

"Her eyes were as blue as the ocean." This is an example of:

• metaphor

• personification

• simile

• hyperbole

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

"The wind howled like a pack of wolves." This is an example of:

• metaphor

• personification

• simile

• hyperbole

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CCSS.L.6.5A

"He was as quick as a cheetah." This is an example of:

• metaphor

• personification

• simile

• hyperbole

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

"The tree branches danced in the wind." This is an example of:

• metaphor

• personification

• simile

• hyperbole

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the definition of personification?

• A type of poetry that rhymes

• A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes

• A type of music that originated in the Caribbean

• A form of sculpture that uses natural materials

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The sun was shining brightly in the sky

• The flowers danced in the gentle breeze

• The clock struck twelve at midnight

• The cat meowed loudly for its dinner

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The wind howled through the trees on the dark night

• The rain fell heavily on the roof of the house

• The car beeped its horn loudly in the busy street

• The moon shone down on the calm sea

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The fire flickered and danced in the fireplace

• The book lay open on the table, unread

• The chair creaked as I sat down on it

• The water flowed gently down the stream

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CCSS.L.6.5A