Figurative Language
1. Metaphor
2. Inference
3. Simile
Inference
"The wind was blowing hard, it was the coldest it had been all year! All I could see was white out my window"
What season is it?
Winter
What is a synonym?
Two words that mean the same thing.
What famous escape network are we learning about?
The Underground Railroad.
What is figurative language?
Phrases and comparisons that are not literal.
Where is this person going?
To a soccer game/practice
What is a synonym for yell?
a. speak
b. shout
c. talk
Shout
Where did Mrs. Smalley go to college?
"Arizona is as hot as the sun!"
What form of figurative language is this?
Simile
What is the difference between an inferential question and a direct question?
Direct questions are found word-for-word in the text. Inferential questions are not.
What is an antonym for quick?
a. fast
b. timely
c. slow
Slow
What is the name of Mrs. Smalley's cat?
Patricia
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Simile compares two things using "like" or "as".
What is an inference?
Making a conclusion/statement about the text using context clues and our background knowledge.
What is an antonym for fail?
Succeed
What does the word wharf mean?
A platform for unloading ships
This is an example of what form of figurative language?
Alliteration
"I watched the clock ticking each second. The last hour seemed to go on forever. The sun was shining through the window. It was almost 3:35! FINALLY the bell rings. See you in September!"
What inference can you make about this passage?
-It's summer time
-It's the last day of school
What are THREE synonyms for mad?
How many siblings does Mrs. Smalley have?
Two