Hyperboles, Idioms, and Allusions

What is a SIMILE?

• referencing a character or history in another story

• comparing using like or as

• giving objects or animals human characteristics

• using the same beginning consonant sound over and over.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is HYPERBOLE

• an exaggeration that isn't true

• comparing using like or as

• comparing without using like or as

• giving objects or animals human characteristics

• u

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Sally had a smile that rivaled only the Mona Lisa. What makes it ALLUSION?

• Mona Lisa is a famous movie.

• Mona Lisa is a famous book.

• Mona Lisa is a famous painting

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

He lies so much, if he were ________ his nose would be growing. Which word would make it ALLUSION?

• MIKE

• PINOCCHIO

• DAVE

• KATLIN

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

I cried a river. Which word makes it HYPERBOLE?

• I

• CRIED

• RIVER

• A

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

My teacher was so _________. Which phrase would make this HYPERBOLE?

• angry she yelled.

• angry smoke came out of her ears.

• happy she smiled

• embarrassed her cheeks turned red.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

The bed groaned as I got out of it. Which word makes it PERSONIFICATION?

• GROANED

• BED

• GOT

• OUT

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

The vines ________ along the wall with chaotic beauty. Which word would make this PERSONIFICATION?

• twisted

• danced

• grew

• sprouted

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

What does FIGURATIVE mean?

• it is not literal

• It has a different meaning

• Not real

• ALL OF THE ABOVE

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is ALLUSION?

• a reference to another famous character or history

• giving objects or animals human characteristics

• comparing using like or as

• using the same beginning consonant sound

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4