Figurative Language Part 1

The three types you’ll learn today: Figurative Language The three types you’ll learn today: Metaphors Similes Personification

Figurative Language Metaphors Similes Personification “Poetry talk”

“Poetry talk” Figurative Language -Words or a type of speaking that is often found in poetry-

Metaphors Figurative Language Comparing two objects or ideas by saying one thing IS/WAS something else…

Metaphors Figurative Language Her stomach was a bundle of butterflies… She is nervous Meaning what?

Metaphors Figurative Language When Johnny ran on the field, he was lightning… Johnny’s super fast Meaning what?

Metaphors Figurative Language The snow is a white blanket… The snow covers over the ground Meaning what?

Similes Figurative Language Similar to metaphors: Comparing two objects or ideas by saying one thing is/was LIKE or AS something else… Similes

Similes Figurative Language Her stomach was LIKE a bundle of butterflies…

Similes Figurative Language When Johnny ran on the field, he was LIKE lightning… When Johnny ran on the field, he was AS FAST AS lightning…

Figurative Language Similes The snow was LIKE a white blanket…

Figurative Language Questions so far?

Personification Figurative Language Giving human qualities or characteristics to an object or animal

Personification Figurative Language Basically, if a human could do it, then it’s personification.

Personification Figurative Language The pie calling her name… Elaine heard the last piece of pie calling her name… The pie calling her name… Elaine really wanted the last piece Meaning what?

Personification Figurative Language My alarm clock yells… My alarm clock yells at me every morning… My alarm clock is super loud Meaning what?

Personification Figurative Language Moon played hide and seek… The moon played hide and seek with the clouds… Moon played hide and seek… It was a cloudy night Meaning what?

Figurative Language Any last questions?