Figurative language

What is a simile?

• Used to compare 2 things using like or as.

• Used to compare 2 things without using like or as.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is a metaphor?

• Used to compare 2 things using like or as.

• Used to compare 2 things without using 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 is an example of a simile?

• My hands were icicles because of the weather.

• My mom has a heart of gold.

• The students were as busy as little bees.

• Her smile is a ray of sunshine.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which one is an example of a metaphor?

• She was as bright as the sun.

• My hands were icicles because of the weather.

• The test was as hard as a rock.

• He runs as fast as lightening.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is LITERAL language?

• Saying exactly what it means.

• Saying something other than what it means.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is NONLITERAL language?

• Saying exactly what it means.

• Saying something other than what it means.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which one is an example of personification?

• The flowers danced in the wind.

• The mans beard is white.

• The dog was tall.

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CCSS.L.6.5A