Why does an author use figurative language

To create emotions and vivid images for the reader

To develop the central idea though great supporting details

TO help create suspense in the rising action to move the reader into the cimax

TO develop both indirect and direct characterization of the protagonist and antagonist.

What is a possible purpose for the author to use similes and metaphors

Adds emotion, paints images for the reader, and forms pictures that carry more emotion than words can express.

Provides a rhythm for the reader

Adds comedy and increases interest for the reader

Enables writers or poets to simplify complex ideas and emotions

What is a possible purpose for an author to use personification?

Allows the reader to better connect and understand nonhuman objects

Provides a rhythm for the reader

Emphasize a point and adds drama or comedy to the story

Enables the writers or poets to simplify complex ideas and emotions

What is a possible purpose for an author to us allusion?

Enables writers to simplify complex ideas and emotions

Creates emotions and vivid images for the reader

Emphasizes a point and adds drama or comedy to a story

Paints images for the reader and forms pictures that carry more emotion than words can express.

What is a possible purpose for an author to use a hyperbole

Emphasizes a point, to add drama, or comedy to the story

Provides a rhythm for the reader

Enables writers or poets to simplify complex ideas and emotions

Allows the reader to better connect and understand non-human objects.

What is a possible purpose for an author to use alliteration?

Creates emotions and vivid images for the reader

Emphasizes a point and adds drama or comedy to a story

Adds emotion, paints images for the reader, and forms restricts that carry more emotion than words can express.

What is the meaning of the following figurative statement? You with your words like knives And swords and weapons that you use against me. (Mean, Taylor Swift)

The speaker is accusing someone of using harsh language to degrade a hurt the speaker

The speaker likes to use mean words to put others down

The speaker has built up a barrier that nothing can hurt her, even mean and harsh words

The speaker is against the use of any type of weapons since she has been hurt in the past

What is the meaning of the following figurative statement: She’s my treasure, so very rare She’s made me a millionaire (Millionaire, Chris Stapleton)

The speaker has found what he has searched for and feels like his love is one of a kind and all he will ever need.

The speaker is in love with someone who has a lot more money than he does.

The speaker and his love are going to search for treasure in order to become millionaires.

Even through the speaker is poor and does not have much, he knows that when he works together with his love, they will create something one of a kind and make enough money to become millionaires.

What is the meaning of the following figurative statement: But I won't let them break me down to dust I know that there's a place for us For we are glorious (This is Me, Greatest Showman)

The speaker is not going to let what other people say bother them since they know they are worthy.

The speaker is questioning her greatness since so many people have put her down.

The speaker is going to put down the people who have hurt her with their words and actions.

The speaker is trying to find her place in the world since she feels like she does not belong anywhere.

What is the meaning of the following figurative statement: And when you smile The whole world stops and stares for a while (Just the Way You Are, Bruno Mars)

The person’s happiness and joy attract the attention of everyone who is around.

The person never smiles, but when they do people rarely notice.

The person will find happiness even if things they enjoy end for them.

The person is tired of being happy and having people get annoyed with their joy for life

What is the meaning of the following figurative statement: My shadow's the only one that walks beside me (Boulevard of Broken Dreams, Green Day)

The speaker feels like they are alone in the world.

The speaker finds great joy in walking with their dog, Shadow.

The speaker enjoys walking in the sunshine alone with just their shadow.

What is the meaning of the following figurative statement: I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath Scared to rock the boat and make a mess (Roar, Katy Perry)

The speaker is afraid to speak her opinions and thoughts.

The speaker bites her tongue whenever she holds her breath.

The speaker is afraid to get into boats since they might turn over.

The speaker makes a mess whenever she tries to do anything in her life.

What is the meaning of the following figurative statement: When the rain is blowing in your face and the whole world is on your case. (Make You Feel My Love, Adele).

When hardships come your way and it feels like everyone is against you.

It is hard to feel positive and happy on rainy days.

It is OK to feel mad when things are not going your way.

Your parents are mad at you for playing outside in the rain and getting your clothes wet.

Why Authors Use Figurative Language

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

An expression that means something more than the literal definition.

Hyperbole

Metaphor

Idiom

Onomatopoeia

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical cultural, literacy of political significance.

Allusion

Idiom

Hyperbole

Alliteration

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

An indirect comparison using "like" or "as"

Allusion

Idiom

Metaphor

Simile

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Words that resemble the sound the represent

Onomatopoeia

Alliteration

Idioms

Hyperboles

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

A direct comparisson not using "like" or "as"

Metaphor

Simile

Allusion

Personification

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

An extreme exaggeration

Hyperbole

Imagery

Idiom

Onomatopoeia

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

When the beginning consonant sound repeats

Allusion

Hyperbole

Alliteration

Personification

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

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Why Authors Use Figurative Language

An expression that means something more than the literal definition.

A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical cultural, literacy of political significance.

An indirect comparison using "like" or "as"

Words that resemble the sound the represent

A direct comparisson not using "like" or "as"

An extreme exaggeration

When the beginning consonant sound repeats

What type of figurative language is this sentence: After watching the vintage movie, My Girl, Magohony's tears looked like a river flowing down her cheeks.

"Most monsters don’t mind making messes."
This is a(n)...

"That phone costs an arm and a leg."
This is a(n)...

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Why Authors Use Figurative Language

An expression that means something more than the literal definition.

A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical cultural, literacy of political significance.

An indirect comparison using "like" or "as"

Words that resemble the sound the represent

A direct comparisson not using "like" or "as"

An extreme exaggeration

When the beginning consonant sound repeats

What type of figurative language is this sentence: After watching the vintage movie, My Girl, Magohony's tears looked like a river flowing down her cheeks.

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