Comprehension |
#1 |
Contrast how similes and metaphors are different. |
Similes contain the words like or as. |
#2 |
Describe how idioms can be like hyperboles. |
They both exaggerate. |
#3 |
In your own words, define figurative language. |
Answers will vary. Descriptive language that makes writing more interesting. |
#4 |
Can you distinguish between alliteration and onomatopoeia. |
Alliteration is the same beginning letter sounds, onomatopoeia are words that are spelled the way they sound. |
#5 |
Can you provide a definition for imagery. |
Visually descriptive words, words that paint a picture for the reader. |
Application |
#1 |
Demonstrate how to identify alliteration in, Alex the angry ant ate another apple. |
Underline all the A's. |
#2 |
Sketch the literal meaning of the idiom, hit the books. |
Answers will vary. |
#3 |
DAILY DOUBLE!!! Interpret the metaphor, he has a heart of stone. |
He was not nice, he doesn't love or show love. |
#4 |
Dramatize "sleeping like a baby". |
Answers will vary. |
#5 |
Illustrate the figurative meaning of the idiom, hit the books. |
Answers will vary. |
Analysis |
#1 |
Explain why the author used onomatopoeia in the following quote, "With a moo moo here and a moo moo there". |
To make the rhyme more interesting, to teach animal sounds. |
#2 |
Infer the meaning of this idiom, "piece of cake". |
Easy |
#3 |
Analyze what this metaphor means " You are toast". |
You are finished, you lost, you are in trouble. |
#4 |
How is figurative language realted to poetry? |
Poetry uses lots of figurative language for effect. |
#5 |
How is figuarative language related to songs? |
Songs use lots of figurative language for effect. |