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What does the term 'figurative language' refer to?
What does the term 'figurative language' refer to?
Which figure of speech is exemplified in the statement 'Life is a rollercoaster'?
Which figure of speech is exemplified in the statement 'Life is a rollercoaster'?
What does personification do in figurative language?
What does personification do in figurative language?
In the statement 'She has a million things to do today', what type of figurative language is used?
In the statement 'She has a million things to do today', what type of figurative language is used?
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What does the figure of speech irony convey?
What does the figure of speech irony convey?
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What is the purpose of using similes in writing?
What is the purpose of using similes in writing?
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Which of the following examples illustrates hyperbole?
Which of the following examples illustrates hyperbole?
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Why is it important to learn about different types of figurative language?
Why is it important to learn about different types of figurative language?
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What is the definition of onomatopoeia?
What is the definition of onomatopoeia?
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Which sound device is demonstrated in the phrase 'Fine, Fun, Fab Friday, Folks!'?
Which sound device is demonstrated in the phrase 'Fine, Fun, Fab Friday, Folks!'?
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What is assonance?
What is assonance?
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How do poets use sound devices?
How do poets use sound devices?
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Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
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Which example best illustrates onomatopoeia?
Which example best illustrates onomatopoeia?
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What aspect of learning is emphasized as an essential performance outcome?
What aspect of learning is emphasized as an essential performance outcome?
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In which of the following sentences is assonance used?
In which of the following sentences is assonance used?
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Study Notes
Grade 6 Life Performance Outcomes
- Students are Christ-centered Paulinians.
- They are mindful, self-directed learners.
- They are role models, consciously expressing their faith.
Essential Performance Outcome (EPO10)
- Students describe and explain new abilities from self-initiated learning experiences and projects.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- Identify figures of speech.
- Create statements containing figures of speech.
Figurative Language
- A way to express ideas using symbols, figures, or likenesses.
- Opposite of literal language; doesn't directly state ideas.
Simile
- A comparison of two unlike objects using "like" or "as".
- Example: "She is as busy as a bee!"
Metaphor
- A direct comparison of two unlike objects without using "like" or "as".
- Example: "Life is a rollercoaster."
Personification
- A figure of speech giving human qualities to places, objects, animals, or ideas.
- Example: "The trees are dancing."
Hyperbole
- A figure of speech using overstatement or exaggeration.
- Example: "I can cry a river!"
Irony
- A figure of speech expressing the opposite of what's expected.
- Example: Saying "What a beautiful day!" when it's raining.
Activity (Try It)
- Students will identify figures of speech in provided examples.
- Examples include:
- My heart is a drum, beating out a rhythm of longing.
- She has a million things to do today.
- Her eyes were as blue as the ocean.
- The moon whispered secrets to the night sky.
- It's a beautiful day for a picnic, and it's pouring rain.
Further Questions
- Why is it important to understand figurative language?
- How does learning about figurative language help readers and writers?
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This quiz challenges Grade 6 students to identify and create examples of figurative language, including similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole. It helps students develop their understanding of how to express ideas creatively through non-literal language. Enhance your skills in using figures of speech effectively!
