Figurative Language Symbols

"Her eyes were like a deep ocean filled with endless mystery." This is an example of ____________________.

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Structure

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The man was a constant and steady rock. This is an example of  _____________________________. 

• Simile

• Personification

• Metaphor 

• Style

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

"The sunlight kissed her head as the gentle breeze whispered in her ear." This is an example of ___________________________. 

• Rhythm

• Structure

• Style

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

'You are like a ray of sunshine!' is an example of:

• onomatopoeia

• alliteration

• simile

• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

A concrete object that stands in for an abstract idea.

• symbol

• simile

• mood

• theme

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

Symbolism can be defined as:

• A humorous use of a word or a play on words

• A noun, which has meaning in itself, is used to represent something entirely different

• The use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later

• A figure of speech with intentional or obvious exaggeration

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

What is symbolism?

• When words or images represent ideas or qualities

• When two things are compared without using "like" or "as"

• When an inanimate (not alive) is given human characteristics

• An exaggerated statement

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which of the following is an example of symbolism?

• The flag represents freedom and patriotism.

• The wind howled through the trees.

• The river flowed gently downstream.

• The birds chirped in the morning.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Black is used to represent death or evil.

• Alliteration

• Allusion

• Imagery

• Symbolism

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which figurative device gives objects a deeper meaning?

• Symbolism

• hyperbole

• simile

• personification

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5