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Common Core State Standards
Figurative Language Task Cards are aligned with the following CCSS:
Reading Standards For Literature-Craft and Structure 4 Grades 3-8: Figure out the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. Language Standards: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use 5 Grade 3-8: Show understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
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As a language arts teacher, I often teach about figurative language in the context of reading and writing. I use the CCSS aligned Figurative Language Task Cards to provide an opportunity for review throughout the year.
Each card has a sentence using figurative language and three answer choices for students to consider. Use the Figurative Language Task Cards as a center station, for an introductory activity to your daily class, for whole-class instruction, for a partner review activity, etc.
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Hyperbole- an extreme exaggeration used to make a point.
Idiom- an expression that is unique to the language and cannot be taken literally (its meaning can’t be understood by reading the words).
Metaphor- an expression that directly compares two unlike things or ideas to suggest they are alike without using the words “like”, “as”, “than”, or “resembles”.
Onomatopoeia- words that sound like the object or action to which they refer.
Personification- the act of giving human qualities to animals or inanimate objects.
Simile- an expression comparing two unlike things or ideas to suggest they are alike using the words “like”, “as”, “than”, or “resembles”. Alliteration- the repetition of consonant sounds occurring at the beginning or inside words. Assonance- the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words. It’s a Teacher Thing, Copyright 2014
Figurative Language Terminology
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Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence? Her voice was music to his ears. metaphor
personification
simile
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
Your eyes are like sunshine.
personification
simile
metaphor
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence? Each morning the sun glanced at
them with love. Her smile was the sun on a cloudy day.
idiom
onomatopoeia
metaphor
personification
metaphor
idiom 3
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B
C
1 2
4
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A
B
B
B
C
C
C
A
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Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence? Her heart chirped when she spotted her love.
metaphor
onomatopoeia
simile
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
Sally sat silently searching for Stephen.
personification
simile
alliteration
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
His words were cotton candy. I’d walk a million miles for one of your smiles.
metaphor
onomatopoeia
hyperbole
personification
metaphor
idiom 7
A
B
C
5 6
8
A
A
B
B
B
C
C
C
A
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Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence? My love is like a red, red rose. metaphor
personification
simile
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
personification
simile
metaphor
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
Jolly Gerald jumped for joy when seeing Juliet.
Ding Dong! The wedding bells chimed.
metaphor
onomatopoeia
idiom
personification
alliteration
idiom 11
A
B
C
9 10
12
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A
B
B
B
C
C
C
A
Without her, his heart sang a lonely song in the moonlight.
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Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence? They’ll tie the knot soon. metaphor
personification
idiom
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
He is head over heals in love.
idiom
simile
metaphor
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
My love for you is deeper than the ocean.
Kisses are flowers of affection.
metaphor
onomatopoeia
idiom
personification
hyperbole
idiom 15
A
B
C
13 14
16
A
A
B
B
B
C
C
C
A
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Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence? She was as sweet as sugar. metaphor
personification
simile
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
Juliet is the sun.
personification
simile
metaphor
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
They are getting hitched next Saturday.
The bride and groom heard the sound of clinking glasses.
metaphor
onomatopoeia
idiom
personification
simile
idiom 19
A
B
C
17 18
20
A
A
B
B
B
C
C
C
A
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Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
personification
alliteration
simile
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
hyperbole
simile
alliteration
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
You hold the key to my heart. I’ll stride by the side of my bride up the aisle.
metaphor
assonance
idiom
personification
simile
idiom 23
A
B
C
21 22
24
A
A
B
B
B
C
C
C
A
With her words, his happiness was born.
Her beauty eclipsed the sun.
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Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence? Be careful not to break his heart. hyperbole
personification
simile
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
The shy kid caught her eye.
personification
idiom
metaphor
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence? When they met, her smile was a
mile wide. Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be.
assonance
onomatopoeia
simile
hyperbole
metaphor
idiom 27
A
B
C
25 26
28
A
A
B
B
B
C
C
C
A
Valentine Figurative Language Task Cards Answer Key
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Figurative Language: What Does It All Mean?
Now that you’ve tackled the Task Cards, it’s time to show what the selected cards mean-both figuratively and literally. Write or draw your answers with a written explanation. Card # and Sentence Figurative Meaning Literal Meaning Card 5: Her heart chirped when she spotted her love. Card 10: Without her, his heart sang a lonely song in the moonlight. Card 13: They’ll tie the knot soon. Card 8: Don’t break his heart. Card 3: When they met, her smile was a mile wide.
Card#andsaying Figura.veMeaning LiteralMeaning Card23:Brennen’shairstooduplikequillsonaporcupine.
Card19:Slowlyduskpoursthesyrupofdarknessintotheforest.
Card3:Thehouseclungtothesideofthecliff.Card5:You’rebarkingupthewrongtree.Card8:Theairsmellsofsmokeanddeadleaves,makingmethinkautumnishere.
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Figurative Language Task Cards Answer Document
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Figurative Language Task Cards Answer Document
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What do you mean when you say Love is blind?
When you are in love, you lose your eyesight Being in love makes you less likely to notice problems with that person
Being in love makes you stumble around
What do you mean when you say
The shy kid caught her eye?
She noticed the shy kid
Someone took her eye, threw it, and the shy kid caught it
Her eye was stuck to something the shy kid was wearing
What do you mean when you say
What do you mean when you say
When they met, her smile was a mile wide?
He is head over heals in love?
He trips every time he’s in love
He’s level-headed because his head stays over his feet
He is deeply in love
She was very happy when she finally met someone
Her smile was abnormally large
She smiled for an entire mile after they met 3
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B
C
1 2
4
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A
B
B
B
C
C
C
A
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What do you mean when you say Your eyes are like sunshine?
Someone’s eyes are bright, and when you see them you know it’s time to start your day
Someone’s eyes bring light, warmth, and happiness to your day Someone’s eyes blind you when you look into them
What do you mean when you say
With her words, his happiness was born?
He could do nothing until she spoke
Life was not worth living until he me her
He had no idea what happiness was until he met her
What do you mean when you say
What do you mean when you say
His words were candy? Juliet is the sun?
Juliet is your life; your whole world revolves around her
Juliet is bright and cheerful
Juliet is hot-headed and explosive
His words were sweet
His words were light and airy and didn’t mean much
His words were 7
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5 6
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What do you mean when you say They’ll tie the knot soon?
They’ll get together soon
They’ll have complications soon
They’ll soon be married
What do you mean when you say
He wears his heart on his sleeve?
It’s easy to see his feelings
Love is important to him
He thinks love shouldn’t be a secret
What do you mean when you say
What do you mean when you say
I’ll love you until China collides with Africa?
Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be.
Love is miserable in the beginning
Love gets better with age
Growing old can be fun
Your love will be a disaster
You’ll love for a very long time
Your love is powerful 11
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C
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12
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