Definitions
It's the deeper meaning behind what is written on the page.
What is Figurative Language?
The popcorn was a dark black, contaminating the room with it's burnt smell.
What is imagery?
What is a metaphor?
The Figurative Language Quiz is on Wednesday.
What is Jimmy Johns?
Using very descriptive language.
What is imagery?
She was as quick as a whip during the race.
What is simile?
The flashlight was a sign of hope for the lost hiker.
What is a metaphor?
Her broken bone was a throbbing pain that wouldn't go away.
What is literal?
The bobble head that is on Ms. McDermott's desk.
Comparing two different things using the words "like" or "as."
What are similes?
The bird greeted the boy with a sweet song.
What is personification?
You are a star when you do your best.
What is a metaphor?
The wind whispered sweet nothings to the people on the beach.
What is figurative?
One of Ms. McDermott's favorite books.
What is The Little Prince?
A comparison of two different things without using "like" or "as."
The students were all stars in the eyes of the teacher.
What is metaphor?
The dog was as slow as molasses during hot days.
What is a simile?
The five hour drive with his family was like swallowing nails.
What is figurative?
The professional basketball player Ms. McDermott does not like.
Who is LeBron James?
Giving human characteristics to non-human objects.
The umbrella protested in the wind, not wanting to open for its owner.
What is personification?
School is like heaven.
What is a simile?
The dog barked at the crowd during its walk.
What is literal?
The professional basketball player with the bad hair that Ms. McDermott likes (despite him being pretty arrogant himself).
Who is Trae Young?