Figurative Language
Figurative Lang. Examples
Vocabulary
Main Idea
Cause and Effect
100
A comparison using "like" or "as"
What is a simile
100
The street felt as hot as the surface of the sun.
What is a simile
100
.1. She "penned" a letter to her aunt .A. baked B. wrote
B. wrote
100

In your own word, explain the difference between main idea and supporting details. 

Main Idea tells the most important idea.
The details support and give additional information about the main idea.

100
Keegan was hungry because he skipped lunch.
Cause: Keegan skipped lunch. Effect: He was hungry.
200
A comparison NOT using "like" or "as"
What is a metaphor
200
Time is money.
What is a metaphor
200

We had a "feast" of turkey, potatoes, carrots and pie. A. dinner B. festival

A. dinner

200

What is the main idea? Spots was a large grey and white cat who enjoyed living in a barn on a farm.  It was warm and cozy during the winter and cool in the summer. Best of all, there were many mice for Spots to chase and catch. 

Spots enjoyed living in the barn.

200
Tim forgot his math book, so he was unable to complete his homework. What is the cause and what is the effect?
Cause: Tim forgot his math book. Effect: He was unable to complete his homework.
300
when you give human qualities or abilities to an object or animal
What is personification
300
Lazy lizards lying like lumps!
What is an alliteration
300

His dog "bays" at the moon. A. howls B. growls

A. howl

300
What is the main idea? James and his sister, Anna, went to the carnival on Saturday. They rode the merry-go-round, the roller coaster and the Ferris wheel. James ate popcorn and a hot dog. Anna drank lemonade and ate an apple. They saw many exciting shows. They were tired when they went home.
James and Anna did many things at the carnival.
300
Erin's car had a flat tire, so she called a tow truck.
Cause: Erin's car had a flat tire. Effect: She called a tow truck.
400
words that start with the same sound are used close together in a phrase or sentence
What is alliteration
400
The sun played hide and seek with the clouds.
What is personification
400

The rain poured down on the cold bear cubs. A. dripped B. fell

B. fell

400

What is the main idea? The rain began early in the morning.  It fell as hard drops, one after another.  The sky was full of dark purple clouds. Thunder began as a soft rumble and became louder and louder.  Lightning crashed every few minutes, making the sky a brilliant white.

What is the storm was very strong.

400
Gina couldn't find the cookies because Papa hid them in the cupboard.
Cause: Papa hid the cookies in the cupboard. Effect: Gina couldn't find them.
500

Buzz! Zoom! Whirl! The drone flew through the sky above everyone's heads.

What is onomatopeia

500

The night was so clear I could see hundreds of thousands of stars in the sky!

What is a hyperbole.

500
When they woke up late, they had to "rush" to school. A. hurry B. jump
A. hurry
500
What is the main idea? Meerkats in Africa live in large groups of 20 to 50 members. The group works together to survive. All members of the group care for the baby meerkats. They take turns babysitting and will protect the young ones from danger. Members of the group also take turns watching out for threats from other animals while the group finds food. If any dangerous animal comes towards the group, the meerkat will bark a warning.
Meerkats live in groups to help each other.
500
Kelly studied her spelling words and she got an A on the test.
Cause: Kelly studied her spelling words. Effect: She got an A on her test.
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