Figurative Language

1. Figurative Language Objective: To be able to identify 5 types of Figurative Language in the stories we read.

2. Simile • A simile is a comparison of two UNLIKE objects, using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’. • Mr. Ball was like a ray of sunshine. • His car sounded as if it was mad at us.

3. Metaphor • A metaphor compares two UNLIKE objects without using ‘like’ or ‘as’. • Mr. Ball’s son is the world to him. • Mr. Miller is a library of information.

4. Imagery • Imagery is the use of language that creates an image in your mind as you read. Imagery appeals to your five senses. • As I walked through the Burger King parking lot, the smell of hamburgers filled the air and made my mouth water. I could almost taste them.

5. Personification • Personification gives human qualities to inanimate (non-living) objects. • As I walked out of the jungle, the trees waved goodbye in the wind.

6. Alliteration • Alliteration is the repetition of the first consonant in a word. This can create different effects in writing. • The soothing, swaying salsa sounds. • “Caw! Caw!” called the cranky crow.

7. Identify the figurative language: I love the scent of blossoming flowers and the warble of birds. imagery

8. Identify the figurative language: His girlfriend was the sun and the moon to him. metaphor

9. Identify the figurative language: The rain seemed like an old friend who had finally found me. simile

10. Identify the figurative language: Mr. Ball’s mind was so full of ideas, it was ready to burst wide open! imagery

11. Identify the figurative language: Dessert was dark chocolate, covered with a drizzle of slurpy strawberry syrup. imagery

12. Identify the figurative language: Mmmm….Mr. Miller made maple muffins. alliteration

13. CREATE the figurative language: Under the notes you’ve just made, create two examples of each type of figurative language. This is due for class tomorrow.