Figurative Language Interpret Meanings

Which term refers to language that is used to convey meanings beyond the literal interpretation of the words?

• Figurative language

• Reason

• Syntax

• Dialogue

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

When the words mean something other than what they say; the opposite of literal meaning.

• Onomatopoeia

• Personification

• Figurative language

• Narration

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the meaning of this figurative language?

"You are as cuddly as a cactus; you're as charming as an eel, Mr. Grinch."

• He is rude and unpleasant.

• He is prickly and slimy.

• He is joyful.

• He is compassionate.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is writing or speech that is  not meant to be taken literally?

• Hyperbole 

• Figurative Language 

• Sensory Language 

• Metaphor 

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Word with meaning beyond the traditional dictionary definition of the word.

• Literal

• Metaphor

• Figurative

• Onomatopoeia

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the meaning of this figurative language?

"I'll be your gold; I'll be your silver; I'll be your platinum."

• He is rich

• He is handsome to her

• He is valuable or precious to her

• He is untrustworthy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the meaning of this figurative language?

"I'll be your gold; I'll be your silver; I'll be your platinum."

• He is rich

• He is handsome to her

• He is valuable or precious to her

• He is untrustworthy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

words or phrases that are meaningful but not literally true

• theme

• unknown words

• figurative language

• elements of plot

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is the figurative meaning of this sentence? Not having chores on Sunday made her feel like she was as free as one of the birds flying above her head.

• Birds fly above Sarah’s head.

• Sarah really liked watching the birds fly.

• Sunday was a day Sarah did not have chores.

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

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the meaning of this figurative language?

"We'll keep dancing 'til we die."

• We will keep dancing for as long as we can.

• We will dance forever.

• We will keep dancing until we die.

• We will dance for 5 minutes.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A