Exploring Similes and Metaphors in Language

What is the primary purpose of using figurative language in text?

• To confuse the reader

• To correct grammatical errors

• To create vivid images and comparisons

• To make the text longer

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which tools are mentioned as being used to compare objects in literature?

• Onomatopoeia and personification

• Similes and metaphors

• Allegories and alliterations

• Hyperboles and idioms

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What words are typically used to create similes?

• 'despite' and 'whereas'

• 'because' and 'but'

• 'although' and 'unless'

• 'as' and 'like'

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

How is a metaphor different from a simile?

• A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as'

• A metaphor directly states a comparison

• A metaphor is only used in poetry

• A metaphor cannot compare humans

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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 from the video?

• She sings like an angel

• His beard was wild like a lion's mane

• The car roared as it raced

• My brother is a hungry polar bear

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Why is figurative language important in literature?

• It simplifies complex concepts into simpler terms

• It helps to reduce the length of texts

• It makes the text more factual

• It enhances the reader's understanding and enjoyment

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4