Owl Moon

“The trees stood still as giant statues”. The phrase is literally saying that the character saw a forest of giants. Can this be right? Since I know giants are really large, then I can assume that the trees must have been very tall. This is an example of a Simile

She is a dog when she eats Does this mean that she turns into a dog when she eats? This can't be correct. Since I know that dogs often eat very fast and make big messes, then I can assume that she must be eating very fast and making a big mess. This is an example of a Metaphor

Simile or Metaphor? And the moon was so bright the sky seemed to shine. Somewhere behind us a train whistle blew, long and low, like a sad, sad song.

Adding Figurative Language Authors use figurative language to: add depth to language help readers create a mental picture evoke emotion or a personal connection with the reader communicate something about a character

First excerpt: Text with no or little details. He got ready and went to the door. After he looked outside, he grabbed the umbrella and headed to school. It started to rain before he arrived to school. He was wet when he got to the front door of the school. He went to his class and asked if he could go change. The teacher shakes her head. Close you eyes and visualize what is happening

Second excerpt: Text with sensory details He got ready in a flash as thunder rattled the walls of the house. He dashed to the door and opened it. The stubborn storm wasn’t letting the sunlight through so he decided to grab his umbrella. He traveled at a near gallop trying to beat the rain that was looming overhead. Just as the school came into view, a wall of rain came down over it. Squish, squash echoed in the empty hallways as he made his way to class. “May I go change please,” he whispered as he noticed the concerned look on his teacher’s face. She notices the look on his face and nods sweetly answering, “Yes.” Close you eyes and visualize what is happening