Literal and figurative meaning

Figurative speech is...

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CCSS.RL.3.4

A word or phrase that means something different than its actual meaning

• simile

• personification

• metaphor

• idiom

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

________ language is language that is used to convey meaning beyond the literal definition of a word.

• literal

• literary

• figurative

• figure

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CCSS.RL.3.4

If something is fishy, it is _________________.

• suspicious/strange

• exciting

• new

• expected/normal

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CCSS.RL.3.4

A word or phrase that doesn't have it's every day meaning.

• Descriptive words

• Metaphor

• Jake from Statefarm

• Figurative language

• Plot diagram

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CCSS.RL.3.4

Joseph and Caitlin were choosing players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Robert was left. Caitlin said, "Robert."

We can infer that:

• Robert was the best player.

• Caitlin wanted Robert on her team.

• Robert was not a very good player.

• Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the definition of "figurative meaning?"

• a strong effect

• interesting comparisons to make readers think of things in a different way

• what is meant by a word, text, concept, or action

• clearly defined or identified

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CCSS.RL.3.4

Language that cannot be taken literally since it was written to create a special effect or feeling

• Allusion
• Dialogue
• Figurative Language
• Flashback

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Figures of speech mean exactly what the words say.

• True
• False

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CCSS.RL.3.4

the emotion that a word generates, extra implied meaning

• Denotation

• Connotation

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CCSS.RL.3.4