Figurative Language Figurative language is a word or

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Figurative Language Figurative language is a word or phrase that departs from everyday literal

Figurative Language Figurative language is a word or phrase that departs from everyday literal language for the sake of comparison, emphasis, or clarity.

 Similes and Metaphors Figurative Language As smooth as silk. . w o n

Similes and Metaphors Figurative Language As smooth as silk. . w o n s as e t i h w s A He swam in the sea of diamonds. As hu As stubborn as a mule. Love is fire. You a re the He has the heart of a lion. ngry light as a w olf. in my life.

What is a Simile? A simile is a comparison between two different things using

What is a Simile? A simile is a comparison between two different things using Like or As. Examples: His feet were as big as boats. They were like two peas in a pod.

What is a Metaphor? A metaphor states that one thing is something else. It

What is a Metaphor? A metaphor states that one thing is something else. It is a comparison, but it does NOT use like or as to make the comparison. Examples: Her hair is silk. You are my sunshine.

Similes and Metaphors E L I M I S Uses like or as. Differences

Similes and Metaphors E L I M I S Uses like or as. Differences Similarities Both compare two different things. Met apho r Does not use like or as. Differences

Let’s Practice! Simile or Metaphor? 1. The baby was like an octopus, grabbing at

Let’s Practice! Simile or Metaphor? 1. The baby was like an octopus, grabbing at all the cans on the grocery store shelves. 2. As the teacher entered the room she muttered under her breath, "This class is like a three-ring circus!” 3. The pillow was a cloud when I put my head upon it after a long day

Simile or Metaphor? I feel like a limp dishrag. Those girls are like two

Simile or Metaphor? I feel like a limp dishrag. Those girls are like two peas in a pod. The fluorescent light was the sun during our test. The bar of soap was a slippery eel during the dog’s bath. Ted was as nervous as a cat with a long tail in a room full of rocking chairs.

FAIRY by Serena Her blue eyes as bright as the sky Her shimmering and

FAIRY by Serena Her blue eyes as bright as the sky Her shimmering and glittering wings just like gold Her decorated clothes, fine and smooth like silk Her pretty long bronze hair Her lips as red as a primrose Her bag full of fairy dust and good magic Sprinkling everywhere.

Excerpt of “Petals” by Amy Lowell Life is a stream On which we strew

Excerpt of “Petals” by Amy Lowell Life is a stream On which we strew Petal by petal the flower of our heart; The end lost in dream, They float past our view, We only watch their glad, early start.

I AM A SWORD by Alex I am a sword, Sharper than a tongue

I AM A SWORD by Alex I am a sword, Sharper than a tongue Nobody can defeat me, Because I am a sword, I can not be hurt by what people say About me, I will not show my anger Against Someone else.

Examples of Simlie Poems http: //www. poplar. merton. sch. uk/gallery/writersbl ock/poems/willow 04 similes/similepoems. htm

Examples of Simlie Poems http: //www. poplar. merton. sch. uk/gallery/writersbl ock/poems/willow 04 similes/similepoems. htm

Create your own Simile or Metaphor! Create a simile or metaphor. Illustrate the simile

Create your own Simile or Metaphor! Create a simile or metaphor. Illustrate the simile or metaphor.

PRE-AP Simile Poem Pick any topic. EXAMPLE: Fairy Her blue eyes as bright as

PRE-AP Simile Poem Pick any topic. EXAMPLE: Fairy Her blue eyes as bright as the sky Write your own simile Poem. Must have at least 5 similes in your poem. Her shimmering and glittering wings just like gold Her decorated clothes, fine and smooth like silk Her pretty long bronze hair Her lips as red as a primrose Her bag full of fairy dust and good magic Sprinkling everywhere.

GAME TIME! § You will work with your partner. § You will have 10

GAME TIME! § You will work with your partner. § You will have 10 minutes to come up with as many similes and metaphors you can think of. § You will get 1 point for each simile and 2 points for each metaphor. § They must be written so that I can read them. § The team with the highest score will receive 5 points on the next exam.

Activity Time! Each pair will be given a chart paper. With your partner you

Activity Time! Each pair will be given a chart paper. With your partner you will create 1 simile and 1 metaphor. You will write your simile and metaphor on the paper. You will also make an illustration for each one.