Of Mice and Men Figurative Language

A comparison between 2 unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

In Of Mice and Men, multiple metaphors and similes are employed comparing Lennie to

• an animal

• a monster

• a tank

• a storm

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

When what is said does not match what is meant.

• situational irony

• dramatic irony

• verbal irony

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

The imagery in chapter 1 of Of Mice and Men contributes to an overall sense of the setting as being

• peaceful

• volatile

• violent

• barren

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is figurative language?

• using connotative language to evoke feelings within the reader

• the way a reader feels as they read the text

• the author's attitude towards the subject/topic

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

This quote is an example of what type of figurative language?

QUOTE: On the sand banks the rabbits sat as quietly as little gray, sculptured stones.

• simile

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• personification

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

This quote is an example of what type of figurative language?

• metaphor

• imagery

• analogy

• hyperbole

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does the author’s use of imagery in the sentences help to communicate an idea?

•   It provides a vivid description highlighting the dog's age.

•   It provides an objective description of the author’s opinion of the dog.

• It provides general information about the dog and his personality.

• 
  It provides specific details that help the reader identify conflict between characters.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read the passage. Which of the following words best describes the author's tone towards Curley?

• bitter

• compassionate

• joyful

• solemn

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'the silence was as thick as a forest'?

• A) Simile

• B) Metaphor

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3