Figurative Language Flashcard

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Identify the simile: The clouds were like fluffy cotton candy in the sky.

Back

The clouds were like fluffy cotton candy in the sky.

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

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Identify the simile: Her smile was as bright as the sun.

Back

Her smile was as bright as the sun.

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

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Metaphor: The world is a stage, and we are all actors.

Back

The world is a stage.

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

Front

Metaphor: Time is a thief, stealing moments from our lives.

Back

Time is a thief.

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.L.4.5A

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Personification in: The wind whispered through the trees.

Back

The wind is personified with the human quality of whispering.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

Front

Personification in 'The stars danced in the night sky.'

Back

The stars are personified as if they were human and able to dance.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

Front

Analyze the hyperbole: 'I've told you a million times to clean your room!'

Back

The hyperbole is the exaggeration of telling someone a million times.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Front

Hyperbole in 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

Back

Exaggeration of being so hungry that one could eat a horse.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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Imagery in 'The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air, bringing back memories of childhood.'

Back

Use of smell to evoke memories and emotions.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

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Imagery: Waves crash on shore, frothy tips glistening in sunlight.

Back

Waves crashing against the shore, frothy tips glistening in sunlight.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5