Exploring Types of Figurative Language

What is the primary difference between figurative and literal language?

• Literal language cannot set mood or tone.

• Figurative language means more than it says on the surface.

• Literal language is not used in poetry.

• Figurative language uses exact meanings.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

• To simplify complex concepts

• To confuse the reader

• To add depth and imagery

• To make the writing more literal

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which type of figurative language involves direct comparison using 'like' or 'as'?

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Simile

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does a metaphor typically use to imply comparison?

• The words 'like' or 'as'

• A form of the verb 'to be'

• Sensory details

• Descriptive adjectives

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which is not a type of figurative language?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Literal description

• Alliteration

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which figurative language technique involves the repetition of consonant sounds?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

• Alliteration

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is personification?

• Comparing two unlike things directly

• Giving human qualities to non-human entities

• Using words that mimic sounds

• Exaggerating statements for effect

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which figurative language is used to mimic sounds?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What is hyperbole used for?

• To describe sounds accurately

• To exaggerate for emphasis

• To make a direct comparison

• To give human characteristics to objects

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What makes idioms unique?

• They can be directly translated into other languages.

• They cannot be matched word-for-word in other languages.

• They are not used in poetry.

• They are used to describe sounds.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B