1. Language isn’t just words, it’s meaning.
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Figurative Language
Language isn’t just words,
it’s meaning.

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People use figurative language to express meaning differently than the literal expression. It is used to make a point by communicating more creatively so that the reader can imagine and feel what is meant to be said. That’s why when using and trying to understand figurative language, it’s best to think what is being said and what that really means, not what it literally means.
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Personification
Idioms
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3. DEFINITIONS:
SIMILE: A comparison using "like" or "as” (She sings like an angel.)
METAPHOR: A comparison of two unlike things that suggests a similarity between the two items. (Love is a rose.)
HYPERBOLE: An exaggeration (The building can touch the clouds.)
PERSONIFICATION: Making an inanimate object or animal act like a person (When he sat in the chair, it groaned.)
IDIOM: An expression that cannot be understood from the individual meanings of its elements, as in kick the bucket or under the weather.

4. SIMILE Let’s Learn! The bear was like a tall mountain!
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SIMILE
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The bear was like a tall mountain!
Is the bear really big or small? It is huge!
You know this because a tall mountain is gigantic.
She sings like an angel.
What do you think of when you think of the word “angel”?
Probably something beautiful, gentle, and calm.
How does her singing sound? Beautiful.

5. HELP:
SIMILE: A comparison using "like" or "as” (She sings like an angel.)
METAPHOR: A comparison of two unlike things that suggests a similarity between the two items. (Love is a rose.)
HYPERBOLE: An exaggeration (The building can touch the clouds.)
PERSONIFICATION: Making an inanimate object or animal act like a person (When he sat in the chair, it groaned.)
IDIOM: An expression that cannot be understood from the individual meanings of its elements, as in kick the bucket or under the weather.
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6. Let’s Practice! 2. Explain the meaning: 1. Identify the simile:
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2. Explain the meaning:
Which statement BEST explains the relationship between the girl and the singer?
The singer does NOT like the girl.
The singer probably loves the girl.
The girl in the song is NOT interesting to the singer
1. Identify the simile:
Who would have ever knew
That we would ever be more than friends
We’re real worldwide, breaking all the rules
She like a song played again and again
“Replay”
by Sean Kingston

7. HELP:
SIMILE: A comparison using "like" or "as” (She sings like an angel.)
METAPHOR: A comparison of two unlike things that suggests a similarity between the two items. (Love is a rose.)
HYPERBOLE: An exaggeration (The building can touch the clouds.)
PERSONIFICATION: Making an inanimate object or animal act like a person (When he sat in the chair, it groaned.)
IDIOM: An expression that cannot be understood from the individual meanings of its elements, as in kick the bucket or under the weather.
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9. Correct. The girl and a song, are compared with the word “like”
Correct! The girl and a song, are compared with the word “like”. The girl reminds the singer of a song that can be listened to over and over.
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10. Let’s Practice! 2. Explain the meaning: 1. Identify the similes:
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2. Explain the meaning:
When she sings about the person’s voice being like nails on a chalkboard she is saying
The voice can write words on a board like chalk.
The voice is soothing and nice to listen to
The voice is annoying and bothers her
1. Identify the similes:
You, with your words like knives And swords and weapons that you use against me You, have knocked me off my feet again, Got me feeling like a nothing You, with your voice like nails On a chalk board, calling me out when I'm wounded You, picking on the weaker man
“Mean”
By Taylor Swift

11. HELP:
SIMILE: A comparison using "like" or "as” (She sings like an angel.)
METAPHOR: A comparison of two unlike things that suggests a similarity between the two items. (Love is a rose.)
HYPERBOLE: An exaggeration (The building can touch the clouds.)
PERSONIFICATION: Making an inanimate object or animal act like a person (When he sat in the chair, it groaned.)
IDIOM: An expression that cannot be understood from the individual meanings of its elements, as in kick the bucket or under the weather.
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13. Correct! Although we might want to say that the voice is rough and screeching, this is being literal. She is trying to say the voice is hard to listen to or annoying.
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Martha's house is a pig pen; you can't even tell she has purple carpet on the floor!
How does a pig pen look? Is it really messy or clean? Messy!
Martha’s house isn’t really a pig pen, but it is really, really messy.
Love is a rose.
What is a rose flower like? Beautiful, nice-smelling, yet may contain thorns that can cause pain.
This shows that love is a feeling that is can make you feel good and can hurt you.

16. HELP:
SIMILE: A comparison using "like" or "as” (She sings like an angel.)
METAPHOR: A comparison of two unlike things that suggests a similarity between the two items. (Love is a rose.)
HYPERBOLE: An exaggeration (The building can touch the clouds.)
PERSONIFICATION: Making an inanimate object or animal act like a person (When he sat in the chair, it groaned.)
IDIOM: An expression that cannot be understood from the individual meanings of its elements, as in kick the bucket or under the weather.
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17. 1. Identify the metaphors:
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2. Explain the meaning:
1. Identify the metaphors:
The characters in the song probably
Always get along.
Are boring and bored of each other.
Are important to each other, but sometimes have problems.
You are the thunder and I am the lightning and I love the way you know Who you are and to me Its exciting when you Know its meant to be Everything comes naturally, it comes naturally 
“Naturally”
By Selena Gomez

18. HELP:
SIMILE: A comparison using "like" or "as” (She sings like an angel.)
METAPHOR: A comparison of two unlike things that suggests a similarity between the two items. (Love is a rose.)
HYPERBOLE: An exaggeration (The building can touch the clouds.)
PERSONIFICATION: Making an inanimate object or animal act like a person (When he sat in the chair, it groaned.)
IDIOM: An expression that cannot be understood from the individual meanings of its elements, as in kick the bucket or under the weather.
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20. Correct! People can’t actually be thunder and lightning, however, they can go together like thunder and lightning, as well as be loud, energetic, and dangerous like thunder and lightning.
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21. 1. Identify the metaphors:
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2. Explain the meaning:
What does Katy Perry mean when she compares people to a firework?
She thinks the are exciting, interesting people
She thinks they may be dangerous and flammable
These people can get angry very easily
1. Identify the metaphors:
'Cause baby you're a firework Come on show 'em what your worth Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!" As you shoot across the sky-y-y
“Firework”
By Katy Perry

22. HELP:
SIMILE: A comparison using "like" or "as” (She sings like an angel.)
METAPHOR: A comparison of two unlike things that suggests a similarity between the two items. (Love is a rose.)
HYPERBOLE: An exaggeration (The building can touch the clouds.)
PERSONIFICATION: Making an inanimate object or animal act like a person (When he sat in the chair, it groaned.)
IDIOM: An expression that cannot be understood from the individual meanings of its elements, as in kick the bucket or under the weather.
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24. Correct! You got it! She thinks these people are interesting and exciting and have a lot to offer to others. They should not be ignored; they are awesome!.
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25. Hyperbole Let’s Learn! That building can touch the clouds.
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Hyperbole
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That building can touch the clouds.
Some buildings are very tall, but no matter how tall they are, they can’t touch clouds.
This hyperbole expresses that the building was really tall, taller than usual.
I have a ton of homework.
A ton is actually 2,000 pounds. That is very, very heavy.
This expression means that there is a lot of homework.

26. 1. Identify the hyperbole:
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2. Explain the meaning:
1. Identify the hyperbole:
What is the best inference for this hyperbole?
That there are many fireflies outside as he falls asleep.
That there are 10,000,000 fireflies outside his window.
Fireflies are a great source for light.
You would not believe your eyes If ten million fireflies Lit up the world as I fell asleep
'Cause they fill the open air And leave teardrops everywhere You'd think me rude but I would just stand and stare
“Fireflies”
By Owl City

27. 1. Identify the hyperbole:
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2. Explain the meaning:
What is meant by saying you can move a mountain?
You can pick up a mountain and move it.
You are the strongest person in the world.
You can do anything you set your mind to.
1. Identify the hyperbole:
You can throw your hands up You can beat the clock You can move a mountain You can break rocks You can be a master Don't wait for luck Dedicate yourself and you gon' find yourself
Standing in the hall of fame 
“Hall of Fame”
By The Script

28. Personification Let’s Learn! The sun smiled down on the green meadow.
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Personification
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The sun smiled down on the green meadow.
Can the sun really smile? Nope.
But, the meadow can be lit up by sunlight.
Lightning danced across the sky.
Can lightning actually dance? No (but people can).
This expression means that lightning was flashing across the sky during a storm.

29. 1. Identify the personification:
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2. Explain the meaning:
1. Identify the personification:
The person in the song probably thinks that horror is actually...
A bad friend.
A challenge to overcome.
A scary mob of zombies to fight.
Under the moonlight you see a sight that almost stops Your heart You try to scream, but terror takes the sound before You make it You start to freeze as horror looks you right between the eyes You're paralyzed 
“Thriller”
By Michael Jackson

30. 1. Identify the personification:
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2. Explain the meaning:
The general feeling of this song is serious or sad. How do you think the people they are talking about are feeling based on this line of music?
The people are looking for a flashlight because it is night.
The people are feeling overwhelmed by the day.
The people are wanting to find friends to hug.
1. Identify the personification:
The sun will set for you And the shadow of the day Will embrace the world in gray And the sun will set for you
“Shadow of the Day”
By Linkin Park

31. Idiom Let’s Learn! I’m under the weather. What’s up?
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I’m under the weather.
This really means that you are ill, probably a cough, fever, allergies, etc.
Think about what it really means, what it feels like to be under something.
What’s up?
What’s up? really means How are you?
If you think about looking up outside, maybe it’s sunny or stormy, cloudy or windy. If there is a horrible snow storm in the sky, would you be good or bad?

32. Let’s Practice! “Say Something” By A Great Big world
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2. Explain the meaning:
What does the singer mean that he is going to swallow his pride?
That he will do something even if it makes him feel embarrassed.
That he will be swallowing a piece of pride.
That he will do something that he likes to do as much as he likes to eat.
1. Identify the idiom:
And I will swallow my pride You're the one that I love And I'm saying goodbye
“Say Something”
By A Great Big world

33. Let’s Practice! 2. Explain the meaning: 1. Identify the idiom:
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2. Explain the meaning:
What does it mean if you aren’t the sharpest tool in the shed?
That you aren’t the only tool available in the shed.
That you are not as sharp as a very sharp knife.
That you aren’t the smartest person.
1. Identify the idiom:
Somebody once told me the world is gonna roll me I ain't the sharpest tool in the shed She was looking kind of dumb with her finger and her thumb In the shape of an "L" on her forehead
“All Star”
By Smash Mouth

34. HELP:
SIMILE: A comparison using "like" or "as” (She sings like an angel.)
METAPHOR: A comparison of two unlike things that suggests a similarity between the two items. (Love is a rose.)
HYPERBOLE: An exaggeration (The building can touch the clouds.)
PERSONIFICATION: Making an inanimate object or animal act like a person (When he sat in the chair, it groaned.)
IDIOM: An expression that cannot be understood from the individual meanings of its elements, as in kick the bucket or under the weather.
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35. HELP:
SIMILE: A comparison using "like" or "as” (She sings like an angel.)
METAPHOR: A comparison of two unlike things that suggests a similarity between the two items. (Love is a rose.)
HYPERBOLE: An exaggeration (The building can touch the clouds.)
PERSONIFICATION: Making an inanimate object or animal act like a person (When he sat in the chair, it groaned.)
IDIOM: An expression that cannot be understood from the individual meanings of its elements, as in kick the bucket or under the weather.
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36. HELP:
SIMILE: A comparison using "like" or "as” (She sings like an angel.)
METAPHOR: A comparison of two unlike things that suggests a similarity between the two items. (Love is a rose.)
HYPERBOLE: An exaggeration (The building can touch the clouds.)
PERSONIFICATION: Making an inanimate object or animal act like a person (When he sat in the chair, it groaned.)
IDIOM: An expression that cannot be understood from the individual meanings of its elements, as in kick the bucket or under the weather.
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37. HELP:
SIMILE: A comparison using "like" or "as” (She sings like an angel.)
METAPHOR: A comparison of two unlike things that suggests a similarity between the two items. (Love is a rose.)
HYPERBOLE: An exaggeration (The building can touch the clouds.)
PERSONIFICATION: Making an inanimate object or animal act like a person (When he sat in the chair, it groaned.)
IDIOM: An expression that cannot be understood from the individual meanings of its elements, as in kick the bucket or under the weather.
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38. HELP:
SIMILE: A comparison using "like" or "as” (She sings like an angel.)
METAPHOR: A comparison of two unlike things that suggests a similarity between the two items. (Love is a rose.)
HYPERBOLE: An exaggeration (The building can touch the clouds.)
PERSONIFICATION: Making an inanimate object or animal act like a person (When he sat in the chair, it groaned.)
IDIOM: An expression that cannot be understood from the individual meanings of its elements, as in kick the bucket or under the weather.
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39. HELP:
SIMILE: A comparison using "like" or "as” (She sings like an angel.)
METAPHOR: A comparison of two unlike things that suggests a similarity between the two items. (Love is a rose.)
HYPERBOLE: An exaggeration (The building can touch the clouds.)
PERSONIFICATION: Making an inanimate object or animal act like a person (When he sat in the chair, it groaned.)
IDIOM: An expression that cannot be understood from the individual meanings of its elements, as in kick the bucket or under the weather.
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40. HELP:
SIMILE: A comparison using "like" or "as” (She sings like an angel.)
METAPHOR: A comparison of two unlike things that suggests a similarity between the two items. (Love is a rose.)
HYPERBOLE: An exaggeration (The building can touch the clouds.)
PERSONIFICATION: Making an inanimate object or animal act like a person (When he sat in the chair, it groaned.)
IDIOM: An expression that cannot be understood from the individual meanings of its elements, as in kick the bucket or under the weather.
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41. HELP:
SIMILE: A comparison using "like" or "as” (She sings like an angel.)
METAPHOR: A comparison of two unlike things that suggests a similarity between the two items. (Love is a rose.)
HYPERBOLE: An exaggeration (The building can touch the clouds.)
PERSONIFICATION: Making an inanimate object or animal act like a person (When he sat in the chair, it groaned.)
IDIOM: An expression that cannot be understood from the individual meanings of its elements, as in kick the bucket or under the weather.
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42. HELP:
SIMILE: A comparison using "like" or "as” (She sings like an angel.)
METAPHOR: A comparison of two unlike things that suggests a similarity between the two items. (Love is a rose.)
HYPERBOLE: An exaggeration (The building can touch the clouds.)
PERSONIFICATION: Making an inanimate object or animal act like a person (When he sat in the chair, it groaned.)
IDIOM: An expression that cannot be understood from the individual meanings of its elements, as in kick the bucket or under the weather.
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49. Correct! Yes! Although fireflies can produce light, it would be impossible for ten million of them to get together in the first place, and then light up the world. Therefore, it is an exaggeration. It is simply telling us there are a lot of fireflies.
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50. Correct. Saying that you can move a mountain is an exaggeration
Correct! Saying that you can move a mountain is an exaggeration. It is telling you that you can do anything you believe you can!
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51. Correct! Because the idea of horror, which is non-human, cannot look since it does not actually have eyes. It is showing how scary the feeling of horror really is, it seems like it can paralyze us with terror.
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52. Correct! We know that a shadow cannot embrace anyone, that is personifying a shadow. It is telling us that the singer is feeling overwhelmed by the events of the day.
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53. Correct! We can’t really swallow pride, this is an idiom that means doing something that may make us feel uncomfortable, ashamed, or embarrassed. Like having to admit that you’ve made a mistake, or saying you are sorry.
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54. Correct! If someone is not the sharpest tool in the shed it is like saying they aren’t the smartest person in the world. Before you run out and try this idiom out, remember it is not the nicest thing to say to someone!!
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55. Figurative Language Test
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