Types of Figurative Language
This type of figurative language compares two unrelated objects using the terms like or as.
Simile
“The classroom was a zoo during the last period of the day.” What is the metaphor, and what does it suggest?
"classroom was a zoo"
This phrase suggests that the classroom was loud, chaotic, and hard to control.
What is the name for a group of lines in a poem?
Stanza
What are two character traits of Connie from Abuela Invents the Zero?
Unkind, selfish, etc.
In the sentence “Despite the storm, the hiker remained resilient, continuing forward without giving up,” this word most nearly means able to recover and keep going.
Answer: What does resilient mean?
able to recover, stay strong, or keep going despite difficulty
This type of figurative language compares two unrelated objects withouth using the terms like or as.
Metaphor
“Time crawled as she waited for the results.” What is the personification in this sentence, and what does it show?
"Time crawled"
The figurative language shows that the wait felt very slow and frustrating.
What is the name of repeated end sounds often (but not always) used in a poem?
Rhyme
Summarize Swin Cash's feelings about leaving the WNBA?
She loved playing, and she'll never leave it completely behind.
In “The teacher’s stern look silenced the class instantly, and no one dared to speak,” what does stern most nearly mean?
strict or serious
This type of figurative language gives human traits to non-human objects.
Personification
“I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.” What does the hyperbole in this sentence mean?
It is meant to show extreme hunger, not a literal action.
What is the name for the use of repeated initial sounds often used in poetry?
Alliteration
What is the central idea of So where are you from?
Naomi feels that her identity is always being questioned because of her skin color.
In the sentence “The author’s tone was somber, as she described the tragedy and its lasting effects on the community,” what does somber mean?
serious, sad, or gloomy
This type of figurative language uses exaggeration to make a point.
Hyperbole
His smile was as bright as the sun.” What does this simile mean?
This comparison helps the reader understand how happy and joyful he looked.
Robert Frost used a consistent rhythm in his poem "The Road Not Taken" by having this number of consistent syllabels per line.
9
What is the name of the mark above the letter a in Ha's name from Inside Out and Back Again?
Diacritical mark
When the text states “The coach offered candid feedback, praising effort but directly pointing out areas that needed improvement,” what does candid mean?
honest and straightforward
This type of figurative language compares a text to another moment in culture or history.
Allusion
“The leaves danced in the wind.” What is the point of using this type of personification?
This example gives the leaves human qualities to create a vivid image.
What is the name for a type of poetry that tells a story, similar to a short story or chapter book?
Narrative Poem
What is the theme of the poem "The Road Not Taken"?
Life presents crossroads, and choosing one path means forgoing another, leading to different futures.
In “Because the directions were ambiguous, different groups completed the task in very different ways,” what does ambiguous most nearly mean?
unclear or open to more than one interpretation