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Figurative Language
Figurative Language
Inference & Visualizing
Historical Fiction
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What is the definition for a simile?
A comparison between to unlike objects using like or as.
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What type of figurative language is this: I had a really long day so I was ready to hit the hay
idiom
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Why should we visualize?
It helps you to create a mental picture of what you are reading.
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Is this plotline a good example of historical fiction: Abraham Lincoln Vampire Slayer? Why or why not?
No, vampires are fictional.
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What is this an example of: I can never stop eating this pizza, it tastes too good!
hyperbole
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What is a hyperbole?
an extreme exaggeration
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What type of figurative language is: Tucker smiled as big as the sun.
simile
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“Tommy!” Mom called out as she walked in the front door. “Tommy,” she continued shouting, “I sure could use some help with these groceries. There was still no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen to put the grocery bags down on the counter when she noticed shattered glass from the picture window all over the living room floor and a baseball not far from there. “I’m going to kill you, Tommy!” Mom yelled to herself as she realized that Tommy’s shoes were gone. Why did Tommy leave?
He broke the window and he didn't want to get in trouble.
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Historical Fiction is told in what points of view.
1st or 3rd person
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Why type of figurative language is: Mrs. Swain is sunshine.
Metaphor
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What is an idiom?
a phrase that is not to be taken literally
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What type of figurative language is this: Mrs. Swain is as wonderful as seeing a thousand presents on Christmas morning.
simile
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Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, “There, there, Max. We’ll just find something else to do.” She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, “I don’t wanna sand-mich!” A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed. Why is Max upset?
His picnic and kite flying were ruined by the rain.
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What type of figurative language helps to create mental pictures in your mind?
imagery
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What is a metaphor
comparing two unlike things without using like or as.
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What is an oxymoron
a figure of speech in which two opposite words are combined.
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What things do you need to make an inference?
Text clues/evidence and background knowledge
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What is historical fiction?
A story based on a historical event with characters that are not real people.
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What type of figurative language is represented in this sentence: My mom keeps yelling at me to get the chip off of my shoulder.
idiom
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What is Personification?

Gives human like characteristics or qualities to things such as animals, plants or things

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What is the definition for personification?
giving non-human things or objects human characteristics.
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Why type of figurative language helps you to visualize?
Imagery
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Tell me two characteristics of historical fiction
Realistic historical setting, characters lived/could have lived in the time person, told in first or third person.
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What is this an example of: The leaves danced off of the trees.
personfication