Figurative Language Literary Response and Analysis 3.5: Define figurative language (e.g., simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification) and identify its use in literary works.

Similes Used to compare two unrelated things using the words… like as or

The kitten is as sweet as pie. Similes Example: The kitten is as sweet as pie. They are being compared because they are both sweet (the pie tastes sweet and the kitten has a sweet personality).

Similes Sleeping on the bed was like sleeping on a cloud. Example: Sleeping on the bed was like sleeping on a cloud. The bed is being compared to a cloud because they are both soft.

The jogger was like a _____. Simile Fill in the blank to make a simile: The jogger was like a _____.

The lady was as pretty as a _____. Simile Fill in the blank to make a simile: The lady was as pretty as a _____.

like as Metaphors or Says that one thing IS something else. Does NOT use…. like as or

The kitten was a tiger when playing with yarn. Metaphor Example: The kitten was a tiger when playing with yarn. They are being compared because the kitten is fierce (like a tiger) when playing with yarn.

Metaphor The backyard is his jungle. Example: The backyard is his jungle. The backyard is being compared to a jungle, the home of a tiger.

Metaphor Fill in the blank to make a metaphor: The car is a _________. snail (slow) bullet (fast) gem (pretty)

Simile or Metaphor? S She is as sweet as candy. Brandy runs as fast as a cheetah. Summer vacation was the light at the end of a tunnel. The two friends were like two peas in a pod. He was a fish in the pool. Her mood was a stormy rain cloud. Shawn hopped like a frog across the field. Macy is as quiet as a mouse. She is as sharp as a tack. S M S M M S S S

Simile or Metaphor? M James is a human calculator. The sun was as hot as fire. His messy room was a danger zone. The sound of her voice was like a broken record. The box was as light as a feather. Her hair was silk. Her hands were ice after playing in the snow. S M S S M M

Onomatopoeia A word that imitates or suggests a sound. Meow! Ruff ruff!

Onomatopoeia Tick Tock Ding Dong Drip Drop

Onomatopoeia Write the sound that you hear: Moo! Choo choo! Honk honk! Quack quack! Knock knock!

Alliteration Five flowers fell to the floor. When two or more words start with the same sound in a sentence. Examples: Five flowers fell to the floor. The baby’s blue bed is broken.

Alliteration Allison always appreciates amazing apples. Write an alliteration using the first letter of your name: Examples: Allison always appreciates amazing apples. Marco’s magnificent monkey is mad at the man.

Personification Personification When a writer makes a non-human object or idea seem like a person. It helps paint a vivid picture in the reader’s head. Uses words that are usually used to describe a person. Personification

Personification Example: The leaves danced in the wind. Can leaves actually dance? No, but personification paints a picture of how the wind was blowing the leaves.

Personification Example: The warm cabin welcomed the family with open arms. Can a cabin welcome people? Does a cabin have open arms? No, but it describes to the reader that the cabin was very welcoming.

Personification Example: The flood began to swallow everything in its path. Can a flood actually swallow things? No, but it describes to the reader how strong the flood was.

Hyperbole An exaggerated statement. A statement that is not meant to be taken literally. Example: I’m so hungry, I could eat a horse! You won’t actually eat a horse. You’re just super hungry!!

Hyperbole Example: I have a ton of homework tonight! You don’t actually have a ton of homework. Maybe just a few ounces of homework.

Probably not. I’m sure there are more people smarter than me! Hyperbole Example: My dad is the smartest person in the world! Probably not. I’m sure there are more people smarter than me!