Figurative Language Review

What is the purpose of Figurative Language?

• To add emphasis or effect to words, making them more interesting.

• To confuse the reader.

• To include more details about a topic.

• To bore the reader so they will want to stop reading.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the definition of Personification?

• A comparison between to unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

• Giving human qualities to something that is not human or living.

• An extreme exaggeration to make a point

• A Direct comparison between to unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which of the phrases from the paragraph is an example of a simile?

• “..the thoughtful look in his eye.”

• “Like a curious child…”

• “The pencil in his hand…”

• “…a black colt stood munching.”

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does the author mean by using the phrase "the boy was a giant to the other runners" to describe the boy in the yellow jersey?

• The boy was taller than the other runners

• The boy wanted to run faster than everyone.

• The boy was mean to the other runners.

• The boy was not really a human being.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Which Figurative Language Device is the following an example of? They are as different as night and day.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Simile

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the definition of a Metaphor?

• A comparison between to unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

• Giving human qualities to something that is not human or living.

• An extreme exaggeration to make a point

• A Direct comparison between to unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the definition of a simile?

• A comparison between to unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

• Giving human qualities to something that is not human or living.

• An extreme exaggeration to make a point

• A Direct comparison between to unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

"The other cars crawled over the highway like ants on an anthill." What does this image tell the reader about the highway?

• The highway is full of ants.

• The highway is very busy.

• The highway is deserted.

• The highway is very dangerous.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the lines from the paragraph is an example of a metaphor?

• “…like a curious child, he peered up at josh…”

• “The pencil in his hand was his trusty companion…”

• “…a black colt stood munching on grass.”

• “Josh sat sketching the country scene.”

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence from the passage is an example of personification?

• The necklace spoke of elegance when I put it around my neck.

• They knew I was at an age that I would appreciate such a nice gift.

• I was blown away, as I know diamonds are not cheap, and my parents are not rich.

• I hope one day to be able to pass this necklace down to my daughter when she turns 13.

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CCSS.L.6.5A