Figurative Language
Purpose of Figurative Language
Context Clues
Text Features
Author's Purpose
100
What type of figurative language is an extreme exaggeration?
Hyperbole
100
Why does the author use this hyperbole: “She talks a mile a minute.”
To show that she talks very fast
100
What is the meaning of the word, “luminous” in the sentence “The luminous moon lit up the whole sky”?
Bright
100
Which text feature provides a sentence describing a photograph or illustration?
Caption
100
What is the author’s purpose for writing the example below?
Cheetahs are the fastest land mammal on Earth. They can run at speeds of up to 80 miles per hour.
Inform the reader about cheetahs
200
What is a comparison between two things with the words “is” or “are”?
Metaphor
200
Why does the author use this idiom: “The new car will cost an arm and a leg.”
To show that the car is very expensive
200
What is the meaning of the word, “drenched” in the sentence “After playing in the rain, my clothes were drenched”?
Wet
200
Which text feature gives a title to a section of text? It briefly explains what the section is about.
Subheading/heading
200
What is the author’s purpose for writing the example below?
Switch is the best drink ever! You can buy many different flavors in the cafeteria. You should buy a Switch today!
Persuade the reader to buy a Switch
300
What type of figurative language is the following: “Mrs. Smith stayed home from school because she is under the weather today.”
Idiom
300
Why does the author use this idiom: “My sister lives in Alaska, so I only see her once in a blue moon.”
To show that the author rarely sees his sister
300
What is the meaning of the word: “The sweltering sun beat down on the beach.”
Uncomfortably hot
300
What information might you find under a heading titled, “Frog Sizes”?
A. Frogs like to eat bugs.
B. Frogs live in wet areas.
C. Frogs can grow to be up to 12 inches long.
Frogs can grow to be up to 12 inches long.
300
What is the author’s purpose for writing the example below?
In order to bake a cake, you need to get a mixing bowl first. Then, you need to crack an egg into the bowl. After that, you need to mix the flour, sugar, and salt.
Inform/instruct the reader on how to bake a cake
400
What type of figurative language is the following: “This bag weighs a ton.”
Hyperbole
400
What does the metaphor mean in this sentence: “Kayla is a night owl.”
She stays up late at night
400
What is the meaning of the word: “She felt lethargic after being sick for a week and barely had energy to get off the couch.”
Having no energy, extremely tired
400
What could be a possible caption for this photograph?
A. A thermometer is a tool that is used to measure temperature.
B. It is hot in the desert.
C. Scientists are very smart.
A thermometer is a tool that is used to measure temperature.
400
What is definition of author’s purpose?
A. The title of the story
B. How long the text is
C. Why an author writes a text
C. Why an author writes a text
500
What type of figurative language is the following: “She is a couch potato.”
Metaphor
500
What is the meaning of the idiom in this sentence: “Stop beating around the bush and tell me what’s on your mind.”
Wasting time and putting something off
500
What is the meaning of the word: “He wrote an apology note to his friend to show remorse for what he had done.”
Feeling bad or guilty or shame
500
Why does an author include headings in a passage?
A. To entertain the reader
B. To organize information into sections of similar information
C. To make the passage longer
B. To organize information into sections of similar information
500
True or False: you do not have to use evidence from the text to determine the author’s purpose
False