Words that resemble to sound they represent

Why does an author use figurative language?

To create emotions and vivid images for the reader

To develop the central idea through great supporting details

To help create suspense in the rising action to move the reader into the climax

To develop both indirect and direct characterization of the protagonist and antagonist

What is a possible purpose for an author to use similes and metaphors?

Enables writers or poets to simplify complex ideas and emotions

Provides a rhythm for the reader

Adds comedy and increases interest for the reader

Adds emotion, paints images for the reader, and forms pictures that carry more emotion than words can express

What is a possible purpose for an author to use personification?

Allows the reader to better connect and understand nonhuman objects

Provides a rhythm for the reader

Emphasize a point and adds drama or comedy to a story

Enables writers or poets to simplify complex ideas and emotions

What is the figurative meaning of this lyric from the song "Mean" by Taylor Swift? You, with your words like knives/And swords and weapons that you use against me

The speaker is accusing someone of using harsh language to degrade and hurt her.

The speaker likes to use mean words to put others down.

The speaker has built up a barrier that nothing can hurt her, even mean and harsh words.

The speaker is against the use of any type of weapons since she has been hurt in the past.

What is the figurative meaning of this lyric from the song "Millionaire" by Chris Stapleton? She’s my treasure, so very rare/ She’s made me a millionaire

The speaker has found what he has searched for and feels like his love is one of a kind and all he will ever need.

The speaker is in love with someone who has a lot more money than he does.

The speaker and his love are going to search for treasure in order to become millionaires.

Even though the speaker is poor and does not have much, he knows that when he works together with his love, they will create something one of a kind and make enough money to become millionaires.

What is the figurative meaning of this lyric from the song "This Is Me" from The Greatest Showman? But I won't let them break me down to dust/ I know that there's a place for us/ For we are glorious

The speaker is not going to let what other people say bother them since they know they are worthy.

The speaker is questioning her greatness since so many people have put her down.

The speaker is going to put down the people who have hurt her with their words and actions.

The speaker is trying to find her place in the world since she feels like she does not belong anywhere.

What is the figurative meaning of this lyric from the song "Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars? And when you smile/The whole world stops and stares for a while

The person’s happiness and joy attract the attention of everyone around.

The person never smiles, but when they do people rarely notice.

The person will find happiness even if things they enjoy end for them.

The person is tired of being happy and having people get annoyed with their joy for life.

What is the figurative meaning of this lyric from the song "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by Green Day? My shadow's the only one that walks beside me

The speaker feels like they are alone in the world.

The speaker finds great joy in walking with their dog, Shadow.

The speaker enjoys walking in the sunshine alone with just their shadow.

What is the figurative meaning of this lyric from the song "Roar" by Katy Perry? I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath/Scared to rock the boat and make a mess

The speaker is afraid to speak her opinions and thoughts.

The speaker bites her tongue whenever she holds her breath.

The speaker is afraid to get into boats since they might turn over.

The speaker makes a mess whenever she tries to do anything in her life.

What is the figurative meaning of this lyric from the song "Make You Feel My Love" by Adele? When the rain is blowing in your face/and the whole world is on your case

Sometimes hardships come your way and it feels like everyone is against you.

It is hard to feel positive and happy on rainy days.

It is ok to feel mad when things are not going your way.

Your parents are mad at you for playing outside in the rain and getting your clothes wet.

"What I Love About Sundays" short story. “Not having chores on Sunday made her feel like she was as free as one of the birds flying above her head.” What is the figurative meaning of this sentence?

Not having chores made Sarah feel a sense of freedom from her everyday life.

Sarah really liked watching the birds fly.

Birds fly above Sarah's head on Sunday.

Sunday was a day that she did not have chores.

"What I Love About Sundays" short story. “As she ran around for the first time in forever feeling the whisper of the wind on her skin.” What is the author's purpose for using this hyperbole?

To give the reader a sense of just how long it has been since Sarah has been able to play outside.

To let the reader know how much Sarah likes to run outside.

To let the reader know Sarah likes the feeling of the wind on her skin.

To let the reader know the wind almost blew Sarah over when she stepped outside.

"What I Love About Sundays" short story. “A mountain of boiling blackness was churning through the sky headed straight for Sarah and her grandmother.” What was the author's purpose for the use of imagery in this sentence?

The author wanted the reader to be able to create a mental image of what Sarah and her grandmother were facing.

The author wanted to share their love of mountains with the reader.

The author wanted to help the reader determine the point of view of the writing.

The author wanted the reader to be able to connect to an event in their personal life.

"What I Love About Sundays" short story. “A mountain of boiling blackness was churning through the sky headed straight for Sarah and her grandmother.” How does this sentence contribute to the development of the mood?

The sentence helps develop a frightening mood.

The sentence helps develop a calm mood.

The sentence helps develop a sense of bravery.

The sentence helps develop a sense of happiness.

From the poem "Hope". What does the metaphor used throughout the poem suggest about hope?

Hope will always be there no matter the situation.

Hope will fade when times get tough.

Hope highlights your dissatisfaction in life.

From the poem, "Hope". What is the purpose of the storm in stanza two?

It symbolizes that struggles and tribulations do not drown out hope’s song.

It emphasizes the imagery of the darkness overtaking the hope.

It supports the idea that birds have trouble flying in strong winds.

It is a metaphor for searching for and then finding meaning in death and destruction.

Figurative Language Review

Authored by Colleen Morrison

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What is a metaphor?

An indirect comparison using like or as

A direct comparison not using like or as

Use of language that engages the five senses

To give human characteristics to something that is not human

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What is alliteration?

An extreme exaggeration

Words that resemble the sound they represent

When the beginning consonant sound repeat

A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What is a simile?

An extreme exaggeration

An indirect comparison using like or as

A direct comparison not using like or as

Words that resemble the sound they represent

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What is personification?

A direct comparison not using like or as

When the beginning consonant sound repeats

Gives human traits to something that is not human

A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance

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CCSS.L.6.5A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What is an idiom?

An extreme exaggeration

Use of language that engages the five senses

Gives human traits to something that is not human

An expression that means something more than the literal definition

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What is an onomatopoeia?

An extreme exaggeration

Words that resemble the sound they represent

It’s when the beginning consonant sound repeats

An expression that means something more than the literal definition

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What is an allusion?

Words that resemble the sound they represent

A direct comparison not using like or as

An expression that means something more than the literal definition

A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance

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Figurative Language Review

What is a metaphor?

What is alliteration?

What is a simile?

What is personification?

What is an idiom?

What is an onomatopoeia?

What is an allusion?

What is a hyperbole?

What is imagery?

Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence.
Cam heard the last piece of chocolate cake calling his name.

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Figurative Language Review

What is a metaphor?

What is alliteration?

What is a simile?

What is personification?

What is an idiom?

What is an onomatopoeia?

What is an allusion?

What is a hyperbole?

What is imagery?

Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence.Cam heard the last piece of chocolate cake calling his name.

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Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence.
Cam heard the last piece of chocolate cake calling his name.