Exploring Figurative Language Fun

Which sentence contains a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• The thunder grumbled in the distance.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Read the sentence: "The leaves danced in the wind." What type of figurative language is used?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Which sentence best demonstrates hyperbole?

• The stars twinkled in the night sky.

• I have a million things to do today.

• The car was as fast as a cheetah.

• The rain tapped on the window.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Identify the metaphor in the following sentences.

• The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.

• The dog barked loudly.

• The sun shone brightly.

• The river flowed gently.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence uses onomatopoeia?

• The leaves rustled in the breeze.

• The mountain was tall and majestic.

• The cake was as sweet as honey.

• The sun smiled down on us.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Read the sentence: "He was a rock during the storm." What does this metaphor mean?

• He was very heavy.

• He was strong and dependable.

• He was cold and hard.

• He was outside in the storm.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence contains personification?

• The clock ticked loudly.

• The angry storm pounded on the roof.

• The apple was red and shiny.

• The dog ran quickly.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

What is the meaning of the simile in this sentence: "Her voice was as soft as a feather"?

• Her voice was very quiet and gentle.

• Her voice was rough.

• Her voice was loud.

• Her voice was heavy.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

• The big brown bear bounced by.

• The sun was shining.

• The river was deep and wide.

• The cat slept on the mat.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Read the sentence: "The test was a piece of cake." What does this metaphor mean?

• The test was about baking.

• The test was very easy.

• The test was sweet.

• The test was long.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D