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Figurative Language
Figurative Lang. Examples
Vocabulary
Main Idea/ Inference
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. signed B. wrote

B. wrote

100

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

Main Idea is the main thing the passage is about.
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 lived in a barn on a farm. Spots enjoyed living in the barn because was warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Plus there were always a lot of mice for Spots to chase. Best of all, Spots had a soft, cozy place to sleep in the corner of the barn.

 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 went to the carnival and had a good time.

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.

It is storming outside.

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

An extreme exaggeration

What is hyperbole

500

I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!

What is a hyperbole

500

When they woke up late, they had to "rush" to school. A. hurry B. quickly

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.