Figurative Language Figurative language is language that you

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

Some steps to identify and interpret figurative language: Key Words: ★ Identify: to find ★ Interpret: to make/find meaning of 1. 2. 3. 4. Read the sentence(s) Identify and underline what is being compared Identify the type of figurative language being used Interpret using textual clues

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

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

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

Simile Review cont. DIRECTIONS: 1. Read AND copy down the following sentence(s) 2. Identify and underline what is being compared 3. Identify the type of figurative language being used--in this case, simile 4. 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.

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

Metaphor Review cont. DIRECTIONS: 1. Read AND copy down the following sentence(s) 2. Identify and underline what is being compared 3. Identify the type of figurative language being used--in this case, simile 4. 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.

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

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.

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).

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

Figurative language activity

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!

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.

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