Figurative Language Chart
Type of figurative language Definition “Example from book” (Creech #). Literal Meaning Use complete sentence. Illustration
A comparison using like or as. Simile A comparison using like or as. “The houses were all jammed together like a row of birdhouses” (Creech 1). Meaning: The houses were very close together.
Grading Rubric 2 pts. Figurative Language Term 5 pts. Definition 5 pts. “Example” (Creech #). 3 pts. Page # 5 pts. Literal Meaning 5 pts. Colored Illustration 25 pts. per section (quad)