Figurative Language Context Clues

Language that uses figures of speech; many different types; a great tool for enhancing your writing

• Affixes

• Context Clues

• Figurative Lanauge

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

What does "slow as a snail" mean?

• it looks like a snail

• it's the shape of a snail

• it moves quickly

• it moves very slowly

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does "pretty as a picture" mean?

• something is ugly

• something you have a picture of

• something is beautiful

• something is in the shape of a frame

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

My dad is strong like Superman is saying....

• My dad is NOT strong

• My dad wishes he were superman

• My dad is very strong

• My dad is Superman

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Recognizing figurative language: Which of the following is an example of a simile? The sun is like a golden coin in the sky. The sun is shining brightly. The sun is a star in the sky.

• The sun is like a golden coin in the sky.

• The sun is as hot as a fire.

• The sun is a star in the sky.

• The sun is shining brightly.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

In the sentence, "Her heart is a cold iron," what type of figurative language is being used?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Recognizing figurative language: Which of the following is an example of a simile? The sun is like a golden coin in the sky. The sun is shining brightly. The sun is a star in the sky.

• The sun is like a golden coin in the sky.

• The sun is as hot as a fire.

• The sun is a star in the sky.

• The sun is shining brightly.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

When the author described the forest as "an emerald expanse," what type of figurative language was used?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Which option shows the use of figurative language?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The car is very fast.

• She held seven marbles in her hand.

• The book was on the table.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Identify the figurative language in the sentence: "Time is a thief that steals our moments."

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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DOK Level 1: Recall