Exploring Figurative Language

What is an example of simile in the text?

• Her smile was like a gentle breeze.

• Her smile was as bright as a star.

• Her smile was like the sun.

• Her smile was as cold as ice.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify a metaphor used in the passage and explain its meaning.

• love is a battlefield

• time is a thief

• time is a friend

• life is a journey

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

How does the author use personification to enhance the imagery?

• The author uses metaphors to create vivid descriptions.

• The author avoids using any literary devices in the text.

• The author focuses solely on factual information without embellishment.

• The author enhances imagery by giving human qualities to non-human elements.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

What symbols can be found in the text, and what do they represent?

• Alphabetical letters

• Geometric shapes

• Colors and their meanings

• Punctuation marks, mathematical symbols, special characters

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Analyze the tone of the passage. How does it affect the reader's understanding?

• The tone is joyful and optimistic.

• The tone is indifferent and neutral.

• The tone is sarcastic and dismissive.

• The tone is critical and reflective.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Find an example of alliteration in the text. What effect does it create?

• Betty Botter bought some butter, but she said it was bitter.

• Silly Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore.

• How can a clam cram in a clean cream can?

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Discuss how hyperbole is used in the text. What is its purpose?

• Hyperbole is used to provide factual information.

• Hyperbole is used to create emphasis and evoke strong emotions.

• Hyperbole serves to confuse the reader.

• Hyperbole is used to downplay the significance of events.

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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 theme is conveyed through the use of figurative language?

• The theme is conveyed through literal descriptions.

• The theme is conveyed through enhanced imagery and emotional depth.

• The theme is conveyed through simple statements.

• The theme is conveyed through straightforward facts.

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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

How does the author's choice of words impact the overall mood of the text?

• The mood is determined solely by the plot structure.

• The author's choice of words has no effect on the mood.

• Word choice only affects the characters, not the mood.

• The author's choice of words significantly shapes the mood by evoking specific emotions and setting the tone of the text.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Identify a character development moment that is highlighted through figurative language.

• Daisy's voice is described as being full of money, indicating her growth.

• Gatsby's gaze at the green light symbolizes his character development.

• Nick's perspective on the American Dream evolves throughout the story.

• Tom's obsession with wealth reflects his character development.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5