Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor. Provide an original example of each.

A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things (e.g., 'The runner was as fast as a cheetah'), while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another (e.g., 'The classroom was a zoo').

What is hyperbole, and why do authors use it?

Hyperbole is the use of exaggeration to emphasize a point or create a humorous effect. Authors use it to make their writing more vivid and engaging.

Provide an example of hyperbole.

"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!"

Figurative Language in Middle School

Name: Figurative Language in Middle School
Author: Insta~Lesson

6th Grade · ELA · 39 min· Ccss Ccss.ela-literacy.rl.6.3

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I can identify examples of figurative language in "Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life."

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