Inferencing
Pam and Angela are on their way to their grandma’s house. Pam loves catching up with her grandma. Angela does too, but she knows she talks a lot, and she has a lot of homework to do today.
Angela might not be as excited to visit because she’s worried the visit will take a long time and she needs to finish her homework.
Pam, on the other hand, is looking forward to spending time with their grandma.
Identify the type of figurative language: The snow was a white blanket covering the ground.
Metaphor compares snow to blanket
As Ava walked down the hallway, she wrinkled her nose. A gray cloud drifted out from the kitchen doorway. She heard her mom shouting, “I just looked away for a second!”
Something in the kitchen burned — maybe food or something left on the stove — and Ava’s mom is trying to fix it.
simile is....?
comparison using the words as/like
Sam said to Fred, Im cool as a cucumber
idiom meaning they are cool under pressure
Karly feels anxious every time she has to go to the doctor's office. She becomes very nervous, especially when she has to get shots. Today she has to get 2 booster shots.
Karly is worried or afraid about her doctor’s visit today.
Identify the type of figurative language:The classroom was as noisy as a zoo.
Simile key word: as
When Ms. Lee asked for homework, everyone handed theirs in—except for Jason. He dug through his backpack, frowning. Finally, he pulled out a wrinkled paper covered in smudges.
Jason probably did his homework but didn’t take care of it—it was crumpled or messy from being stuffed in his backpack.
Metaphor is......
compares two objects with out using as/like
Jordan kept glancing at his phone. Every few seconds he checked the screen, sighed, and put it back down. His friend said, “Maybe she’s just busy.” Jordan shrugged but didn’t look convinced.
Jordan is waiting for a message or call from someone important, likely a friend or crush. He feels worried, disappointed, or anxious because they haven’t replied.
When Maya walked into class, everyone was already working on their tests. She looked flustered, her hair was messy, and she was still wearing her jacket. She whispered to the teacher, then quietly took a seat and started writing.
Maya was probably late to school or class because she missed the bus or arrived late. Her messy hair and jacket show she came in a hurry.
Identify the type of figurative language:The thunder grumbled angrily across the sky.
personification: thunder acts like a person
During lunch, Mia sat at the end of the table, picking at her food. Her friends whispered to each other but didn’t say much to her. When the bell rang, she threw her tray away and left without saying goodbye.
Mia probably feels left out, sad, or upset because her friends aren’t talking to her.
personification means....
when an nonliving object is given human characteristics
Don’t spill the beans.
Idiom meaning: (Don’t tell the secret.)
Evan ran to his room and froze. The cage door was open, and bits of straw were scattered across the floor. He dropped the lettuce he was holding and started looking under the bed and behind the dresser.
Evan’s pet escaped — probably a small animal like a hamster, rabbit, or guinea pig — and he’s searching for it
Identify the type of figurative language: My backpack weighs a ton!
hyperbole (exaggeration)
During the test, Jenna’s pencil broke. She looked around the room but didn’t see an extra one. She slumped in her chair, crossed her arms, and stared at her paper.
Jenna probably doesn’t have another pencil, so she can’t finish her test and feels frustrated or upset.
Onomatopoeia
imitates a sound
Lisa had the red carpet rolled out for her event.
Idiom Meaning she got special treatment
When Mr. Lopez opened his lunchbox, he found a folded piece of paper sitting on top of his sandwich. It had little hearts drawn around the edges. He smiled, looked around the teacher’s lounge, and quickly slipped the note into his pocket.
The note was likely written by someone who cares about Mr. Lopez, maybe a family member or student. His smile shows he felt happy or touched.
Identify the type of figurative language: He’s clearly confused.
Oxymoron (Two opposite words used together for effect.)
When students walked into class, someone new was sitting at the teacher’s desk. Everyone started whispering and smiling at each other. Some kids began to talk louder than usual.
The students probably have a substitute teacher today and think they can goof around more than usual.
Hyperbole is .....
An exaggeration used to make a point.
Liam crossed his arms as his group worked on the poster. “You guys never let me pick the colors,” he muttered. The others kept drawing and didn’t respond.
Liam feels left out or frustrated because his group isn’t listening to his ideas.