Figurative Language

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

read.

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.

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.

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.

Personification

• Personification gives human qualities to inanimate (non-living) objects. – As I walked out of the jungle, the trees

waved goodbye in the wind.

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.

Identify the figurative language:

I love the scent of blossoming flowers and the warble of birds.

imagery

Identify the figurative language:

His girlfriend was the sun and the moon to him.

metaphor

Identify the figurative language:

The rain seemed like an old friend who had finally found me.

simile

Identify the figurative language:

Mr. Ball’s mind was so full of ideas, it was ready to burst wide open!

imagery

Identify the figurative language:

Dessert was dark chocolate, covered with a drizzle of slurpy strawberry syrup.

imagery

Identify the figurative language:

Mmmm….Mr. Miller made maple muffins.

alliteration

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.