Figurative Language #1 (English 1)

I could sleep for an hour.

• Hyperbole
• Not a hyperbole

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

I am so hungry, I could eat a horse.

• Hyperbole
• Not a Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

I am so hungry I could eat a slice of pie.

• Hyperbole
• Not a Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

The automobile is as fast as my pick-up truck.

• Hyperbole
• Not a hypebole

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

After using Lina's hair shampoo, my hair is as long as the Nile River.

• Not a hyperbole
• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Lisa's mouth is as big as Texas.

• Hyperbole
• Not a hyperbole

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

My house was hot as 10,000 suns!

• Hyperbole
• Not a hyperbole

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

The best friends had so much in common they were like two peas in a pod. 
What are the words in blue an example of?

• Simile
• Metaphor

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The bruise on George’s foot felt as big as an elephant. 
What are the words in blue an example of?

• Simile
• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

After the walk through the dessert, Kim’s tongue felt dry as a bone. 
What are the words in blue an example of?

• Simile
• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D