Exploring Figurative Language

What does 'a bear of a lesson' metaphorically imply?

• A difficult lesson

• A lesson in the woods

• An easy lesson

• A lesson about bears

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the primary function of figurative language?

• To simplify complex concepts

• To express ideas in a non-literal way

• To make language more literal

• To confuse the reader

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CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

How does a simile differ from a metaphor?

• A simile uses 'like' or 'as'; a metaphor does not

• A simile is more direct

• A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as'; a simile does not

• There is no difference

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CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• My brother is a lion

• She dances like a leaf on the wind

• Time is a thief

• The computer hummed with life

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CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the metaphor 'Love is a rose' imply?

• Love has thorns and needs care

• Love can be planted

• Love is red

• Love is simple

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CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which figure of speech is used to give human traits to non-human entities?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is hyperbole?

• An understatement

• Giving life to inanimate objects

• A direct comparison

• Exaggeration for effect

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CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of these is an example of personification?

• The wind whispered secrets

• She is as brave as a lion

• He ran like the wind

• The car is a beast

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CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does an allusion require to be effective?

• A direct comparison

• Understanding of the reference

• Use of 'like' or 'as'

• Exaggeration

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following is an allusion?

• He's a real Romeo with the ladies

• She has a heart of gold

• My love for you is a deep ocean

• The cake was as sweet as honey

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CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4