Comparing two unlike things using as, like, or than

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally

A comparison between two things not using like or as

an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally

What is onomatopoeia?

Words that sound like what they mean

a comparison using like, as, or than

an expression not meant to be taken literally (ex. On cloud 9, raining cats and dogs)

What is figurative language?

Words or groups of words that exaggerate or make a comparison and alter the alter the usual meaning of the words.

Words of groups of words that define or describe big concepts

Groups of words that gives the reader the main idea of the story.

Patterns of words that leads the reader to the theme of the story.

Figurative language can make the language more

detailed, imaginative, and visual.

simple, to the point, and clear.

What effect does onomatopoeia have on the following passage: “I see rocks!” Someone at the front of the dinghy yelled, and there was a loud POOM! Like a bomb exploding, and Mahmoud went tumbling into the sea.” (page 146)

onomatopoeia creates a surprising loud sound effect

onomatopoeia compares two unlike things to create deeper meaning

onomatopoeia gives the scene calming visual effect

onomatopoeia creates a moment of extreme exaggeration

How does the passage show personification? "the ocean could open its mouth and swallow him" (page 146)

the ocean has the same abilities as a human mouth

the ocean is compared to a human mouth

the ocean is an exaggeration of movement

this passage does not use personification

How does hyperbole impact the scene? "...but Isabel kicked, kicked, kicked until her lungs were about to burst, and at last she exploded up into the cold air, gasping.” (page 137)

Hyperbole shows how oppressive and powerful the ocean is

Hyperbole shows how the ocean has human qualities

Hyperbole shows how Isabel is strong and battles the sea

Hyperbole gives a loud sound impact.

Which TWO figurative language types are in the following passage? But just as quickly it was dark again, and the cold wind and the salty spray and the swelling sea still tormented them.

Alliteration and Personification

Identify the simile in the the passage: Mahmoud’s legs were numb with cold and exhaustion. They felt like two lead weights he struggled to lift and churn to stay afloat.” (page 160)

They felt like two lead weights he struggled to lift

...he struggled to lift and churn to stay afloat.

Mahmoud's legs were numb with cold and exhaustion.

"Joseph wasn't able to put his family back together again" is....

a metaphor, using figurative language to compare his family to a puzzle that is in many pieces

a simile, comparing his family to a broken jar

"A building shuddered and collapsed, smoke and debris avalanching out into the street." The purpose of the figurative language in this sentence is to:

create an image in the reader's mind of the danger in the situation

help the reader figure out what the word "shuddered" means

remind us that bombs can cause a lot of damage

make sure we don't forget what is happening in Syria

Figurative Language in Refugee

Authored by Sara Webber

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6th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a simile?

Comparing two unlike things without using like and as

Comparing two things in a text

Comparing two unlike things using like and as

None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is personification?

Giving human qualities to a human

Giving non living qualities to living things

Comparing something to a nonliving thing.

Giving human qualities to a non human things

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a hyperbole?

An exaggerated statement not to be taken literally.

Telling the truth

Comparing a rock to a island

Break a leg

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Onomatopoeia is...

An exaggerated statement

A sound effect

A comparison of two things using like or as

The use of a word associated with a sound.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of an alliteration?

The vase flew off of the shelf.

Powerful pandas punch parrots.

The plant liked to fly.

I like to eat pie

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is an idiom?

The use of symbols in writing to express something to the reader.

An exaggeration.

Two words that sound the same, but are spelled differently.

A group of words that mean something other than the literal meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is a metaphor?

A comparison that does not use like, as, or than

the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

A comparison that does use like, as, or than

words that sound like their meaning

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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Figurative Language in Refugee

What is a simile?

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What is a hyperbole?

Onomatopoeia is...

What is an example of an alliteration?

What is an idiom?

What is a metaphor?

What is a simile?

Alliteration is...

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