In 2-3 sentences, list an example of figurative language (simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, idiom, etc.). Then, using the R.A.C.E strategy (restate, answer, cite evidence, explain evidence) as best you can, explain why your answer is figurative language and what the meaning is.

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Example: I was so tired that I could have fallen asleep standing up. This sentence is an example of figurative language, specifically a hyperbole. It is a hyperbole because it is an exaggeration. While I was extremely tired and could have easily fallen asleep, it was an exaggeration that I could actually fall asleep while standing up.

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Example: Her smile was as bright as the sun on a summer day. This sentence is an example of figurative language, specifically a simile. It uses "as" to compare her smile to the brightness of the sun, which means her smile is very cheerful and uplifting. This shows that her smile has a strong positive effect, just like the sun brightens up a warm day.

Now, using the R.A.C.E strategy:

Restate: The sentence "Her smile was as bright as the sun on a summer day" is an example of figurative language.

Answer: This is a simile because it compares her smile to the sun using "as."

Cite evidence: The phrase "as bright as the sun" shows the comparison directly.

Explain evidence: This means that her smile is not literally like the sun, but it gives a strong impression that it brings joy and light to those around her, just like sunlight does on a nice day.