Figurative Language

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Figurative Language

• Reading Skills Review

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Here are just a few examples of figurative
language.

• Simile compares two things using like or as
• Metaphor compares two things but does not use
  like or as- says one thing is another
• Hyperbole an exaggeration
• Idioms a colorful way of saying something- does
  not mean exactly what it says

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NowLets look at examples. As you read each
example of figurative language, think about which
type of figurative language it is exemplifies.
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That man is as strong as an ox!
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Whoa! I bet Bruce has grown ten feet over the
summer.
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It was as dark as night in the classroom when the
lights were off.
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The package that just arrived is as light as a
feather.
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Thank you! You are such a peach for helping me
with my work, the teacher exclaimed.
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When I was skiing, my hands were as cold as ice.
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The grumpy old man is a bear when he gets angry.
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My legs were noodles during the speech I gave at
my sisters wedding.
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Its raining cats and dogs!
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You are such a doll for mopping the floor,
Ginas mother gushed.
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Georgio won the race by the skin of his teeth.
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Kivaun could make that shot from a mile away.
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Julianne is a ray of sunshine in our classroom.
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Wow! You hit the button, Marcus, the teacher
exclaimed proudly.
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Jerrys arms were as strong as steel.
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I am a chicken when my brother brings his pet
mouse around me.
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After seeing Sheilas face, I realized I had
really put my foot in my mouth.
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I have read that book fifty million times.
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Trevor was such a safe cyclist that he was always
ready to stop on a dime.
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Zip your lip before you get us both in trouble!
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My uncle was furious because his new car was a
lemon.
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I am not worried about what Thomas said the other
day. That is just water under the bridge.
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It took me forever to do my homework.
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I will be back as quick as a wink.
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My mom will ground me for life if I make an F on
my report card.
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Lacey was as cute as a button in her new dress.
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Figurative Language

• Reading Skills Review