4th Grade Language Arts

Identify the figurative language: 'I have a ton of homework.'

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Personification

What is hyperbole?

• A literal statement that is always true.

• An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things.

• A statement that is factual and precise.

What is personification?

• Giving human qualities to non-human things. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

• A literary device that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

• A technique that involves comparing two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

• A method of writing that focuses on factual information without emotional appeal.

Identify the figurative language: 'He is a shining star.'

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What does 'boiling mad' mean?

• It means extremely happy, using a metaphor.

• It means extremely angry, using a metaphor.

• It means very excited, using a metaphor.

• It means slightly annoyed, using a metaphor.

Identify the figurative language: 'The stars danced in the sky.'

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What is a simile?

• A type of metaphor that compares two similar things.

• A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A poetic device that uses rhythm and rhyme.

What does 'as brave as a lion' mean?

• It means someone is very brave, using a simile for comparison.

• It refers to someone who is foolish and reckless.

• It describes a person who is cowardly and afraid.

• It indicates someone who is strong and powerful.

What is the purpose of figurative language?

• To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

• To provide factual information in a straightforward manner.

• To confuse the reader with complex vocabulary.

• To summarize the main points of a text.

What is an example of a simile?

• 'He is as fast as a cheetah.'

• 'He runs like the wind.'

• 'He is a lion in battle.'

• 'He is as brave as a lion.'