25-26: Figurative Language - Day 2

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• The cake tasted sweet.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is a metaphor?

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• Giving human qualities to non-human things

• A direct comparison without using "like" or "as"

• Descriptive language that appeals to the senses

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence contains personification?

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• The sky was blue.

• The dog barked loudly.

• The apple was red.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

What is imagery?

• A type of poem

• Language that appeals to the senses

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• Giving objects human traits

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The clouds were like cotton balls.

• The stars danced playfully in the sky.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• The cake was as sweet as honey.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence best uses imagery?

• The sun is hot.

• The bright orange sun sank slowly behind the purple mountains, painting the sky with streaks of pink and gold.

• The sun set.

• The sun is like a ball.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

• The thunder roared angrily.

• The snow was a white blanket.

• Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.

• The rain tapped on the window.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which type of figurative language is used in the sentence: "The angry storm pounded on the roof"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Imagery

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Identify the figurative language in the sentence: "The classroom was buzzing with excitement."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Imagery

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence uses personification?

• The mountain was tall.

• The mountain stood proudly above the valley.

• The mountain is like a giant.

• The mountain is a giant.

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CCSS.L.6.5A