Figurative Language Similes and Metaphors

Similes A simile is a comparison between two unlike things that have something in common. A simile always uses like or as to make the comparison. Simile = similar

Similes The boy was as fast as _________________. The ice skater was like a _____________ when she went across the ice.

Metaphors A metaphor is a comparison between two unlike things that have something in common. Does not use any key words.

Metaphors She is the star of the class. He has a heart of stone. She has the heart of a lion.

Bridge to Terabithia Simile and Metaphor competition Page 1: 2 comparisons Page 5: 1 comparison Page 6: 2 comparisons Page 13: 1 comparison Page 24: 1 comparison Write down the comparisons and label them as a simile or metaphor.

Personification, Idioms, and Alliteration Figurative Language Personification, Idioms, and Alliteration

Personification Personification is when an author gives an idea, object, or animal qualities/traits of a person. Example: The waffle jumped up out of the toaster. Example: The tsunami raced toward the coast line. Example: The alarm clock yelled at its sleeping owner.

Idioms An idiom is a saying that does making sense literally; it usually is a way of saying something else. Example: It’s raining cats and dogs! Example: I get a kick out of teaching! Example: The opposing teams did not see eye to eye on the referee’s call.

Alliteration Alliteration is the repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of many words in a sentence. Example: Zany zebras zigzagged through the zoo. It is often used to enhance mood.

Bridge to Terabithia Personification – pages 2, 39, and 88. Idiom – pages 51, 59, and 63. Alliteration – “Monster mouth Myers”

Assignment Make two mini-posters: 1: review of simile/metaphor God’s love is as… God’s love is like… God’s love is... 2: personification Find an example of personification from the story and create a mini-poster to represent it. Write the quote on the mini-poster and include a picture.