Figurative language
Figurative Language 2
R.A.C.E.
Author's Purpose
Commonly Confused
100

Cameron sighed and said, “My backpack weighs a ton!”
Q: What type of figurative language is used?

What is hyperbole?

100

"Her voice was music to his ears."
What type of figurative language is used?

What is a Metaphor?

100

This is what the "R" in RACE stands for.

What is Restate the question?

100

The author writes a funny story about a cat who becomes mayor of a town.

What is to entertain?

100

Choose the correct word:
We left our books over _____.

What is there

200

During the thunderstorm, Ella said, “The clouds cried all night.”
Q: What type of figurative language is used?

What is personification?

200

"The leaves danced across the yard in the wind."
What is being used to describe the leaves?

What is Personification?

200

This step is where you give a clear response to the question.

What is Answer?

200

The author gives step-by-step instructions on how to bake chocolate chip cookies.

What is to inform?

200

Which sentence uses "your" correctly?

A) Your going to love this movie!
B) Is that your backpack on the floor?

What is : B) Is that your backpack on the floor?

300

Brandon whispered, “I’m as quiet as a mouse.”
Q: What type of figurative language is used?

What is a simile?

300

"I'm so tired I could sleep for a year!"
What type of figurative language is this?

What is Hyperbole?

300

This part of RACE helps prove your answer is correct by using text evidence.

What is Cite?

300

The author tries to convince readers to recycle more and protect the planet.

The author tries to convince readers to recycle more and protect the planet.

300

Choose the correct word:
I don’t know if _____ coming to the party.

What is they’re?

400

During the race, Jamie yelled, “I’m a rocket shooting down the track!”
Q: What type of figurative language is used?

What is a metaphor?

400

"I'm so tired I could sleep for a year!"
What type of figurative language is this?

What is Onomatopoeia?

400

Which of these is the best way to start citing evidence?

A) I guess this means...
B) According to the text...

What is B) According to the text?

400

A magazine article explains how volcanoes erupt and what causes them.

What is to inform?

400

Which word correctly completes this sentence?
I want to go to the park, _____ it's raining right now.

What is but?

500

In a comic book, a character yells, “Boom! Crash! Pow!”
Q: What type of figurative language is used?

What is onomatopoeia?

500

"She was as graceful as a swan."
What figurative language is being used?

What is Simile?

500

What does the "E" in RACE ask you to do?

What is Explain how the evidence supports your answer?

500

A commercial shows a happy family using a new vacuum and says, “This is the best vacuum you’ll ever own!”

What is to persuade?

500

Choose the correct words to complete the sentence:
I want ___ go to the movies, and my cousin wants to come ___.

What is to and too

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