Frost 5th Grade ELA Practice

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is a simile?

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

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. Example: The antonym of 'happy' is 'sad.'

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. Example: A synonym for 'happy' is 'joyful.'

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes similes, metaphors, personification, etc.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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The purpose of using figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and evoke emotions in the reader.