Figurative Language

Figurative Language

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English

4th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.4.5A, L.6.5A, L.3.5A

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is figurative language?

Back

Figurative language is a way of using words to create a special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a creative way.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two different things by saying one is the other.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is personification?

Back

Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is hyperbole?

Back

Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a simile: 'She is as brave as a lion.' What does this mean?

Back

It means that she is very brave, comparing her bravery to that of a lion.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does this mean?

Back

It means that time can take away moments from our lives, just like a thief takes things.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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