Figurative Language, Satire, and Irony

What is a simile?

• A simile is a type of metaphor.

• A simile is a type of rhyme.

• A simile is a type of onomatopoeia.

• A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor? A) The wind howled like a wolf B) The stars are shining C) The tree danced in the wind D) The car is as fast as lightning

• C

• D

• B

• A

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is hyperbole?

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

• Exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

• A type of mathematical equation.

• A form of poetry that follows a specific rhyme scheme and meter.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which of the following is an example of personification? A) The flowers smiled at me B) The sun is shining brightly C) The waves crashed against the shore D) The cat meowed loudly

• A

• C

• B

• D

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CCSS.L.6.5A

What is irony?

• A form of poetry

• A type of dance

• A type of metal

• A figure of speech where the intended meaning is different from the literal meaning.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is an example of verbal irony? A) It's a beautiful day outside B) I can't wait to go to the dentist C) The party was so much fun D) I love doing homework

• A

• C

• D

• B

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CCSS.L.8.5A

What is a metaphor?

• A metaphor is a type of poem.

• A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things not using "like" or "as"

• A metaphor is a type of simile.

• A metaphor is a literal statement.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole? A) I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse B) The flowers bloomed in the garden C) The rain fell softly on the roof D) The wind whispered through the trees

• B

• C

• D

• A

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What is personification?

• A method of cooking

• A form of poetry

• A type of dance

• Personification

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following is an example of situational irony? A) A fire station burns down B) A doctor gets sick C) A student gets an A on a test D) A chef cooks a delicious meal

• D

• C

• B

• A

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CCSS.L.8.5A