Figurative Language Figurative language is language that you have to figure out It is saying something other than what is literally meant

Some steps to identify and interpret figurative language: Key Words: Identify: to find Interpret: to make/find meaning of Read the sentence(s) Identify and underline what is being compared Identify the type of figurative language being used Interpret using textual clues

Simile A simile is a comparison of 2 things using the words “like” or “as” Example: He was as quiet as a mouse. Comparison--he and mouse Example: Her home was like a prison Comparison--home and prison Example: His temper was as explosive as a volcano. Comparison--temper and volcano **IMPORTANT NOTE: Simply using “like” or “as” does not make it a simile--A comparison MUST be made. Example: NOT A SIMILE: I like pizza. SIMILE: The moon is like a pizza

Metaphor A metaphor is a comparison of 2 things without using the words “like” or “as.” EXAMPLES: COMPARISONS: Life is a roller coaster ride ---------- life and roller coaster ride Meaning: life can be long and crazy You are my sunshine ---------- you and sunshine Meaning: you are my happiness -- you bring me happiness The classroom is an oven in the summer. ---------- classroom and oven Meaning: the classroom gets/is really hot over the summer My brother’s stomach is a bottomless pit ---------- stomach and bottomless pit Meaning: my brother can eat and doesn’t get full

Simile Review What is a simile? Which is an example of simile? We like to play games She is as fast as lightning You’re a doll How do you know that?

Simile(s): Her beautiful gown sparkled like a diamond. Simile Review cont. DIRECTIONS: Read AND copy down the following sentence(s) Identify and underline what is being compared Identify the type of figurative language being used--in this case, simile Interpret the simile using textual clues The President and his wife arrived at the party. Her gorgeous gown sparkled like a diamond. Everyone stopped to look when they entered the room. She was as beautiful as a princess. They had the best night. Simile(s): Her beautiful gown sparkled like a diamond. She was as beautiful as a princess. **Now, on a piece of binder paper, create a 5 sentence paragraph and include 1-2 similes. You may write about anything you want.

Metaphor Review What is a metaphor? Which is an example of metaphor? You are my guardian angel Shake it like a polaroid picture Jane is as brave as a lion How do you know that?

Metaphor: ...he was her knight in shining armor. Metaphor Review cont. DIRECTIONS: Read AND copy down the following sentence(s) Identify and underline what is being compared Identify the type of figurative language being used--in this case, simile Interpret the simile using textual clues Lucy’s prom date picked her up in a limo. She said he was her knight in shining armor. They danced for hours. The music was amazing . It was a night she would never forget. Metaphor: ...he was her knight in shining armor. **Now, on a piece of binder paper, create a 5 sentence paragraph and include 1-2 metaphors. You may write about anything you want.

Hyperbole A hyperbole is an exaggeration to emphasize something, make a point, or provoke stronger feeling(s) Example: “It’s so fluffy, I’m gonna die!” Example: I’m so hungry, I could eat a horse Example: I’m so tired, I could sleep for a year Example: I ate a mountain of ice cream Example: I’ve told you a million times Example: This book weighs a ton

Personification Giving something nonhuman (animals or inanimate objects) human characteristics/qualities inanimate: not alive EXAMPLE: That piece of pizza is calling my name. EXAMPLE: The clouds danced in the sky. EXAMPLE: The fire ran wild. EXAMPLE: The tornado ran through the town without a care. EXAMPLE: Time creeps up on you.

Symbolism Representing things with symbols--representing something using something else. symbols can be characters or objects, which stand for something else. EXAMPLE: The heart (symbol) can symbolize love (bigger idea). EXAMPLE: A cross (symbol) can symbolize religion or faith (bigger idea).

Other symbols in our daily lives Peace Commitment Relationships Marriage Lies/lying The consequences of not being honest Innocence Purity

Figurative language activity

Now, with a partner, create your own to share to the class! Alliteration When a group of words have the same beginning sound EXAMPLE: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. EXAMPLE: She sells sea shells by the sea shore. EXAMPLE: Carrie’s car clawed her couch, creating chaos. EXAMPLE: Go and gather green grass. EXAMPLE: Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep. Now, with a partner, create your own to share to the class!

Onomatopoeia A word that imitates the sound it represents When you say an onomatopoeic word it represents/sounds like the noise you’re referring to.

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