1. Figurative Language
Figurative language is language that you have to figure out
It is saying something other than what is literally meant

2. Some steps to identify and interpret figurative language:
Key Words:
Identify: to find
Interpret: to make/find meaning of
Read the sentence(s)
Identify and underline what is being compared
Identify the type of figurative language being used
Interpret using textual clues

3. Simile
A simile is a comparison of 2 things using the words “like” or “as”
Example: He was as quiet as a mouse.
Comparison--he and mouse
Example: Her home was like a prison
Comparison--home and prison
Example: His temper was as explosive as a volcano.
Comparison--temper and volcano
**IMPORTANT NOTE:
Simply using “like” or “as” does not make it a simile--A comparison MUST be made.
Example:
NOT A SIMILE: I like pizza. SIMILE: The moon is like a pizza

4. Metaphor
A metaphor is a comparison of 2 things without using the words “like” or “as.”
EXAMPLES: COMPARISONS:
Life is a roller coaster ride life and roller coaster ride
Meaning: life can be long and crazy
You are my sunshine you and sunshine
Meaning: you are my happiness -- you bring me happiness
The classroom is an oven in the summer classroom and oven
Meaning: the classroom gets/is really hot over the summer
My brother’s stomach is a bottomless pit stomach and bottomless pit
Meaning: my brother can eat and doesn’t get full

5. Simile Review What is a simile? Which is an example of simile?
We like to play games
She is as fast as lightning
You’re a doll
How do you know that?

6. Simile(s): Her beautiful gown sparkled like a diamond.
Simile Review cont.
DIRECTIONS:
Read AND copy down the following sentence(s)
Identify and underline what is being compared
Identify the type of figurative language being used--in this case, simile
Interpret the simile using textual clues
The President and his wife arrived at the party. Her gorgeous gown sparkled like a diamond. Everyone stopped to look when they entered the room. She was as beautiful as a princess. They had the best night.
Simile(s): Her beautiful gown sparkled like a diamond.
She was as beautiful as a princess.
**Now, on a piece of binder paper, create a 5 sentence paragraph and include 1-2 similes. You may write about anything you want.

7. Metaphor Review What is a metaphor? Which is an example of metaphor?
You are my guardian angel
Shake it like a polaroid picture
Jane is as brave as a lion
How do you know that?

8. Metaphor: ...he was her knight in shining armor.
Metaphor Review cont.
DIRECTIONS:
Read AND copy down the following sentence(s)
Identify and underline what is being compared
Identify the type of figurative language being used--in this case, simile
Interpret the simile using textual clues
Lucy’s prom date picked her up in a limo. She said he was her knight in shining armor. They danced for hours. The music was amazing . It was a night she would never forget.
Metaphor: ...he was her knight in shining armor.
**Now, on a piece of binder paper, create a 5 sentence paragraph and include 1-2 metaphors. You may write about anything you want.

9. Hyperbole
A hyperbole is an exaggeration to emphasize something, make a point, or provoke stronger feeling(s)
Example: “It’s so fluffy, I’m gonna die!”
Example: I’m so hungry, I could eat a horse
Example: I’m so tired, I could sleep for a year
Example: I ate a mountain of ice cream
Example: I’ve told you a million times
Example: This book weighs a ton

10. Personification
Giving something nonhuman (animals or inanimate objects) human characteristics/qualities
inanimate: not alive
EXAMPLE: That piece of pizza is calling my name.
EXAMPLE: The clouds danced in the sky.
EXAMPLE: The fire ran wild.
EXAMPLE: The tornado ran through the town without a care.
EXAMPLE: Time creeps up on you.

11. Symbolism
Representing things with symbols--representing something using something else.
symbols can be characters or objects, which stand for something else.
EXAMPLE: The heart (symbol) can symbolize love (bigger idea).
EXAMPLE: A cross (symbol) can symbolize religion or faith (bigger idea).

12. Other symbols in our daily lives
Peace
Commitment
Relationships
Marriage
Lies/lying
The consequences of not being honest
Innocence
Purity

13. Figurative language activity

14. Now, with a partner, create your own to share to the class!
Alliteration
When a group of words have the same beginning sound
EXAMPLE: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
EXAMPLE: She sells sea shells by the sea shore.
EXAMPLE: Carrie’s car clawed her couch, creating chaos.
EXAMPLE: Go and gather green grass.
EXAMPLE: Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep.
Now, with a partner, create your own to share to the class!

15. Onomatopoeia A word that imitates the sound it represents
When you say an onomatopoeic word it represents/sounds like the noise you’re referring to.

16. Image/Video Reference(s)
**All images found by searching in Google images