Metaphors, Similes, Onomatopoeia By: Anthony Ondrecjak

Student’s Objectives given an example of figurative language the students will tell if it is a Metaphor simile or onomatopoeia After listening to Roar  at Perry and analyzing  the lyrics. The students will take a quiz to check their understanding of figurative language

Figurative Language Metaphors Similes Onomatopoeia

Pre-assessment: underline the adjective it is describing and I will call on you to tell if it is a simile, metaphor or onomatopoeia. This class is as fun as a rollercoaster. My parents are hawks. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

Quick Overview Simile Introduction to topic A simile is a comparison between two things using like or as. Similes are often used in poems to emphasize a point. “I came in like a wrecking ball” –Miley Cyrus- “Do you ever feel like a plastic bag drifting through the wind..” –Katy Perry-

Quick Overview Metaphor Introduction to topic Makes a comparison between seemingly unlike things without “like” or “as”. “Life is a highway” Rascal Flatts “My hearts a stereo” –Gym Class Heroes-

Quick review Onomatopoeia Introduction to topic Onomatopoeia is the naming of a thing by imitation of a natural sound. “Boom Boom Pow” -Black Eyes Peas- “WHOOMP (there is is)” –Tag Team

What is a stanza? A group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem

Listen to the song

First Stanza Student Practice slides I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath Scared to rock the boat and make a mess So I sat quietly, agreed politely I guess that I forgot I had a choice I let you push me past the breaking point I stood for nothing, so I fell for everything Raise your if you see a form of figurative speech

Second Stanza Student Practice slides You held me down, but I got up (HEY!) Already brushing off the dust You hear my voice, you hear that sound Like thunder gonna shake the ground You held me down, but I got up (HEY!) Get ready 'cause I’ve had enough I see it all, I see it now Raise your if you see a form of figurative speech

Student Practice slides I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire 'Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me roar Louder, louder than a lion 'Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me roar

Student Practice Slide Now I’m floating like a butterfly Stinging like a bee I earned my stripes I went from zero, to my own hero Raise your if you see a form of figurative speech

Fifth Stanza Student Practice slides You held me down, but I got up (HEY!) Already brushing off the dust You hear my voice, you hear that sound Like thunder gonna shake the ground You held me down, but I got up (HEY!) Get ready ’cause I’ve had enough I see it all, I see it now Raise your if you see a form of figurative speech

Student Practice slides I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire ‘Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me roar Louder, louder than a lion ‘Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me roar Oh oh oh oh oh oh (x3) You’re gonna hear me roar Oh oh oh oh oh oh (x3) Raise your if you see a form of figurative speech

Seventh Stanza Student Practice slides Ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar Raise your if you see a form of figurative speech

Student Practice slides I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire ‘Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me roar Louder, louder than a lion ‘Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me roar Oh oh oh oh oh oh (x3) You’re gonna hear me roar Oh oh oh oh oh oh (x2) You'll hear me roar Raise your if you see a form of figurative speech

Extra Practice Similes Student Practice slides Some examples of similes are As sharp as a knife You eat like a pig He was ran as fast as the wind GREEN CHEK OR RED X IF YOU UNDERSTAND

Extra Practice Metaphor Student Practice slides Some examples of Metaphors My home is a prison The snow is a white blanket Time is money You are my sunshine GREEN CHEK OR RED X IF YOU UNDERSTAND

Small Quiz Post-Assessment The water was blue as the sky. Simile Metaphor Onomatopoeia The feather is as light as air. The bees buzzed and whizzed from flower to flower. Answer A,B,C, for the correct answer

He swims like a fish in the ocean. Simile Metaphor Onomatopoeia Post-Assessment He swims like a fish in the ocean. Simile Metaphor Onomatopoeia The birds chirped as they flew over the stream. The clouds are marshmallows in the sky. Answer A,B,C, for the correct answer

The lady skin is as white as snow. Simile Metaphor Onomatopoeia Post-Assessment The lady skin is as white as snow. Simile Metaphor Onomatopoeia The pencil is as thorny as a rose bush. Her son is as smart as Albert Einstein. Answer A,B,C, for the correct answer

EXIT TICKET!!!! Extension activity TWO MINUTE PAPER Answer on the discussion board Fill out what you learned and what you have learned from today