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Language Arts Grade 6-8

Figurative Language

Identify and interpret similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, and idioms.

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Recognize and interpret five types of figurative language (simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, and idiom) and explain their effect on meaning.

Identify the type of figurative language used and explain what it means in context. Write complete sentences.

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Identify and interpret similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, and idioms.

Language Arts - Grade 6-8

Instructions: Identify the type of figurative language used and explain what it means in context. Write complete sentences.
  1. 1
    A chaotic classroom mixed with friendly zoo animals.

    Identify the figurative language and explain its meaning: 'The classroom was a zoo before the teacher arrived.'

  2. 2
    A gentle voice shown as a smooth ribbon beside soft velvet fabric.

    Identify the figurative language: 'Her voice was as smooth as velvet.'

  3. 3
    A soft wind with a face-like swirl moving through tree branches.

    Identify the figurative language: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

  4. 4
    A parent repeatedly reminding a child to clean a very messy room.

    Identify the figurative language: 'I've told you a million times to clean your room.'

  5. 5
    A performer receives an encouraging thumbs-up before going onstage.

    What does the idiom 'break a leg' mean?

  6. 6

    Write your own simile that compares the feeling of nervousness.

  7. 7

    How does personification help a reader connect to descriptions of nature?

  8. 8

    Write one example each of a metaphor, a hyperbole, and an idiom.

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