Definition
Example
Figurative Language Definition
Figurative Language Example
Inference
100

If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced. 

Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?

To light up

100

I needed some extra support in my math class.  

Using context clues, what does support mean? Name a Synonym for this word! 

Help

100

This type of figurative language compares two things using "like" or "as."

Simile

100

Name the figurative language: The stars danced in the night.

What is personification?

100

Because the author was so modest, she didn't make a big deal about her book being published.

Using context clues, what does modest mean?

shy, not liking to brag

200

We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott the circus.  

Using context clues, what does boycott mean?

Refuse to support

200

The father and son collected kindling, so they could start a campfire. 

Using context clues, what does kindling mean?

Dry twigs and sticks

200

The repetition of the same consonant sounds in the beginning.

Alliteration

200

Identify the example: The slithering snake stalked the small children.

Alliteration

200

Mary left her umbrella at her friend's house so she got drenched during the rain storm on her way home. 

Using context clues, what does drenched mean?

soaked, very wet

300

The company had to demolish the building to make room for the new parking lot.  

Using context clues, what does demolish mean?

Destroy

300

In the past month, we have had almost every type of precipitation in this city, I don't know what to wear for work anymore! 

Using context clues, what does precipitation mean?

Rain, sleet, snow, and hail

300

This type of figurative language means giving human qualities to non-human or non-living things.

Personification

300

Name the figurative language: He was as fast as a cheetah.

Simile

300

The consequence of the rain was that the soccer game was cancelled.


Using context clues, consequence means...

result, effect, outcome

400

The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious:she is punctual (always on time), is meticulous (precise/careful), and motivated to suceed. 

Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?

Someone who works hard and is driven to succeed

400

Are you sure we packed enough provisions for this trip? 

 Using context clues what does provisions mean?

Supplies

*EXTRA POINTS*

Name a Synonym for this word!

400

Identify the figurative language: The bee buzzed around my head.

Onomatopoeia

400

Name the figurative language: Bless your heart.

idiom

400

The effects of the tornado where catastrophic, and the town took a long time to rebuild.


Using context clues, catastrophic means...

causing great damage

500

He knew his future was precarious. He needed to figure out a better means to increase his success rate before it happens.

Using context clues, what does precarious mean?

Likely to fall apart

500

Lou was sent to the haberdashery to find a new suit. He needed to wear one for his uncle’s wedding.  

Using context clues, what does haberdashery mean?


A place where clothes for men are sold.

*EXTRA POINTS*

Name a Synonym for the word clothes!

500

Identify the figurative language: "Costs an arm and a leg."

Idiom?

500

Name the figurative language: He was a hurricane when he entered the room.

What is a metaphor?

500

With a few alterations I was able to make the old witch costume into a scary vampire costume.


Using context clues, what does alterations mean?

changes, fixes