Figurative Language

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Foil

Back

When one character in the story contrasts with another

Front

Imagery

Back

words/phrases to create "Mental Images"

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CCSS.L.8.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

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Simile definition

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A comparison using 'such as, like or as'.

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

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Metaphor

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Assigning the meaning or identity of one thing to another dissimilar thing; comparison of unlike things.

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.L.4.5A

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Verbal irony:

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Contrast between what is said and what is meant.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

Front

Denotation

Back

implied

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Front

Connotation

Back

implied

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5B