 Onomatopoeia  Simile  Metaphor  Idiom  Personification  Hyperbole  Imagery

 A sound word  Example:

 Comparing two unlike things using like or as.  Examples: “Her hair is as golden as the sun.” or “He’s sly like a fox.”

 Comparing two unlike things NOT using like or as.  Examples: “Baby you’re a firework.” or “He’s a snake.”

 A common phrase that is not meant to be taken literally.  Examples: “It’s raining cats and dogs.” or “Break a leg.”

 Giving an inanimate object human characteristics.  Examples: “The wind whistled.” or “The trees danced.”

 An extreme exaggeration  Example: “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.” or “There are a million people in line.”

 An appeal to one of the five senses: sight, taste, touch, sound, smell.  Example: “The hot chocolate steamed from the cup tickling my nose.” or “The cat’s feather-like fur tickled my feet as it cuddled next to me.”

My life is unpredictable like the weather. I am a cloud floating to new heights. When the going get tough, I look at it as a blessing in disguise. I really enjoy spending 50 million hours with my friends and family. It’s like when your heart smiles, Ching! and you’re wrapped in your favorite blanket. This is me: figuratively speaking.

 Using the formatted handout and the figurative language you’ve just reviewed, create a poem about yourself.  Note: This poem DOES NOT have to rhyme.  Please use one of the following examples for your idiom:  A blessing in disguise  Piece of cake  Crack someone up  Go the extra mile  Pig Out