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The document provides definitions and examples of various literary terms relevant to the Kansas Reading Assessment for grades 6-12, including analogy, metaphor, simile, hyperbole, idiom, imagery, onomatopoeia, personification, and symbolism. Each term is explained with its function in literature and accompanied by illustrative examples. The document serves as a resource for understanding these concepts in the context of reading and learning.

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Figurative Language REV Color

The document provides definitions and examples of various literary terms relevant to the Kansas Reading Assessment for grades 6-12, including analogy, metaphor, simile, hyperbole, idiom, imagery, onomatopoeia, personification, and symbolism. Each term is explained with its function in literature and accompanied by illustrative examples. The document serves as a resource for understanding these concepts in the context of reading and learning.

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Terms to know for the Kansas Reading Assessment (R.1.3.

4) – Grades 6-12

Term Definition Examples


Compares two different things by explaining
War is like a football game. It is won by
points they have in common; used to help
strategically going through, around, or over
clarify a concept or make a topic easier to
the opposing team’s battle lines.
understand
Analogy A good book is a friend. It provides
*Analogy is similar to metaphor and simile, but
entertainment and insight. It keeps you
will describe similarities (often more than one)
company and helps you feel connected to
in detail– rather than just state or identify a
others.
similarity.

War is a game of strategy.


Compares two unlike things by stating that one
thing is the other A good book is a friend.
Metaphor
*Does not use the words “like” or “as” Carrie was a wall, bouncing every
volleyball back over the net.

War is like a football game.


Compares two unlike things by stating that one
A good book is like a friend.
Simile thing is similar to the other and by using the
words “like” or “as”
The snow is like a blanket covering the
lawn.

An exaggerated statement used to make a My date last night was the most beautiful
Hyperbole point; often humorous girl in the world.

Peculiar expressions or sayings that are Grandma kicked the bucket.


Idiom common to native speakers of a particular
language You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.

Use of words that describe the five senses to The crunch of the orange and yellow
Imagery create a mental picture of something leaves alerted us to his approach.

Hum, gurgle, hiss, rustle


Onomatopoeia Use of words that sound like what they describe
The fire crackled and the popcorn popped.

Giving human traits (qualities, feelings, action,


The pig sang his favorite song and popped
Personification or characteristics) to non-living objects (things,
bubbles as he soaked in the tub.
colors, qualities, or ideas)

Something concrete that stands for something He was filled with pride at the sight of the
Symbolism else, such as an idea or emotion American flag.

Sources:
Buehl, D. Classroom Strategies for Interactive Learning. International Reading Association (2001).
Burke, J., Klemp, R. Reader’s Handbook: Student Guide for Reading and Learning. Great Source/Houghton Mifflin (2002)
Rhetorical Devices for English Majors. [Link]
Shared by Kristi Orcutt, Literacy Specialist, kristio@[Link] (Rev.8/08)

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