Figurative Language in Chapter 11 – Just Mercy

What type of figurative language is used in the phrase, “It felt like we had moved a mountain”?

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Symbolism

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the phrase “moved a mountain” most likely mean in Chapter 11?

• They climbed a real mountain

• They struggled with a hiking trip

• They accomplished something very difficult

• They visited Colorado

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of “The chains were broken”?

• Walter's handcuffs literally broke

• He broke out of jail

• The justice system changed

• Walter was finally freed from injustice

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.8.4

Which figurative language is used in “The chains were broken”?

• Personification

• Allusion

• Symbolism

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

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CCSS.RL.8.5

What type of figurative language is the title “I’ll Fly Away”?

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the figurative meaning of the title “I’ll Fly Away”?

• Walter escaped by flying

• Walter feels freedom after his release

• Walter moved to another country

• Walter became a pilot

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

The phrase “Justice finally opened its eyes” is an example of:

• Personification

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the phrase “Justice finally opened its eyes” suggest?

• A judge was sleeping

• The legal system finally saw the truth

• The courtroom was too dark

• Stevenson was tired

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Which sentence uses imagery?

• “Walter had a dream.”

• “He was innocent.”

• “They moved fast.”

• “The sun lit up Walter’s face as he stepped into the light.”

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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What sense does the imagery “the sun lit up Walter’s face” appeal to?

• Touch

• Sound

• Sight

• Taste

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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