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Figurative language is used when a writer Figurative language is used when a writer describes something using comparisons describes something using comparisons that go beyond literal meaning. The that go beyond literal meaning. The words mean more than what they say on words mean more than what they say on the surface. This gives the writing a fresh the surface. This gives the writing a fresh look at a common subject. Figurative look at a common subject. Figurative language is not meant to be interpreted language is not meant to be interpreted in a word by word sense. The objects in a word by word sense. The objects that are being compared are different in that are being compared are different in enough ways so that their similarities, enough ways so that their similarities, when pointed out, are interesting, unique when pointed out, are interesting, unique and/or surprising. Figurative language is and/or surprising. Figurative language is used in poetry and fiction, as well as in used in poetry and fiction, as well as in everyday speech. everyday speech.

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A simile is a comparison A simile is a comparison between two unlike things between two unlike things that have something in that have something in common. A simile always common. A simile always uses the words like or as to uses the words like or as to make a comparison. make a comparison.

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ExamplesExamples It's been a hard day's night, and I've been

working like a dog. - The Beatles My heart is like an open highway. - Jon Bon

Jovi like two peas in a pod like Christmas in summer snow was like a blanket my love is like a red, red rose deer ran like the wind

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More ExamplesMore Examples as hungry as a bear as nutty as a fruitcake as quick as lightning as slippery as an eel as solid as a rock as stubborn as a mule as sturdy as an oak

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A metaphor is a figure of speech A metaphor is a figure of speech comparing two unlike things comparing two unlike things that have something in that have something in common. The comparison is common. The comparison is made without the use of made without the use of like like or or asas..

MetaphorsMetaphorsExamplesExamples Patty was a raging tiger when she lost her Patty was a raging tiger when she lost her

lunch money. lunch money. During the night the forest was a dark, During the night the forest was a dark,

frightening battlefield.frightening battlefield. A heart of stone (from Rebecca)A heart of stone (from Rebecca) He has the heart of a lion.He has the heart of a lion. You are the sun in my sky.You are the sun in my sky. You are the light in my life.You are the light in my life. She is my East and my West, my compass.She is my East and my West, my compass.

MetaphorsMetaphorsMore ExamplesMore Examples Life is a mere dream, a fleeting shadow on Life is a mere dream, a fleeting shadow on

a cloudy day.a cloudy day. Love is a lemon - either bitter of sweet. Love is a lemon - either bitter of sweet.

(from Scott)(from Scott) Drowning in the seaDrowning in the sea Jumping for joyJumping for joy Rolling in doughRolling in dough Apple of my eyeApple of my eye It is raining cats and dogs.It is raining cats and dogs. Love is a fragile flower opening to the Love is a fragile flower opening to the

warmth of spring. warmth of spring.

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Stanley Yelnats was as nervous as a Stanley Yelnats was as nervous as a cat with a long tail in a room full of cat with a long tail in a room full of rocking chairs as he rode the bus to rocking chairs as he rode the bus to Camp Green Lake. Camp Green Lake.

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Zero was a mole as he dug his five-Zero was a mole as he dug his five-foot deep hole.foot deep hole.

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X-Ray was misnamed for he was really X-Ray was misnamed for he was really as blind as a bat. as blind as a bat.

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Squid was a wounded animal on the Squid was a wounded animal on the inside even though he taunted inside even though he taunted Stanley about receiving letters from, Stanley about receiving letters from, and writing to, his mother.and writing to, his mother.

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Magnet’s fingers were sticky jam as he Magnet’s fingers were sticky jam as he stole Mr. Sir's sunflower seeds.stole Mr. Sir's sunflower seeds.

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Caveman smelled like a skunk after Caveman smelled like a skunk after days of not bathing.days of not bathing.

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Zigzag had a heart of stone when he Zigzag had a heart of stone when he would not apologize to Stanley after would not apologize to Stanley after hitting him in the head with a shovel.hitting him in the head with a shovel.

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The Warden's nails were deadly The Warden's nails were deadly weapons after she painted them with weapons after she painted them with rattlesnake venom.rattlesnake venom.

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Kate Barlow was as gentle as a lamb, Kate Barlow was as gentle as a lamb, while Kissin' Kate was as tough as while Kissin' Kate was as tough as nails. nails.

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PracticePractice

Number your paper from 1 to 10. For Number your paper from 1 to 10. For each of the following determine if the each of the following determine if the sentence contains a simile or sentence contains a simile or metaphor. Write your answer on your metaphor. Write your answer on your paper.paper.


1. Sam's medicinal remedies made 1. Sam's medicinal remedies made from onions were pure gold to the from onions were pure gold to the people of Green Lake.people of Green Lake.


2. Charles Walker thought he was a 2. Charles Walker thought he was a tycoon since his family was the tycoon since his family was the richest in Green Lake.richest in Green Lake.


3. Elya Yelnats' luck was poisoned 3. Elya Yelnats' luck was poisoned meat that he passed down for meat that he passed down for generations to his family.generations to his family.


4. Madame Zeroni's rage was a curse 4. Madame Zeroni's rage was a curse after Elya broke his promise to carry after Elya broke his promise to carry her to the top of a mountain.her to the top of a mountain.


5. Stanley Yelnats I was as happy as a 5. Stanley Yelnats I was as happy as a rat with a gold tooth when he rat with a gold tooth when he reached the summit of top of the reached the summit of top of the thumb shaped mountain.thumb shaped mountain.


6. Mr. Sir was meaner than Oscar the 6. Mr. Sir was meaner than Oscar the Grouch when he had to replace Grouch when he had to replace smoking with eating sunflower seeds.smoking with eating sunflower seeds.


7. Mr. Pendanski's mean streak was as 7. Mr. Pendanski's mean streak was as sure as death and taxes. sure as death and taxes.


8. Clyde Livingston's foot odor was as 8. Clyde Livingston's foot odor was as deadly as a revolver.deadly as a revolver.


9. Derrick Dunne was as mean as a 9. Derrick Dunne was as mean as a bull approaching a matador.bull approaching a matador.


10. Mrs. Yelnats was as worried as a 10. Mrs. Yelnats was as worried as a surrounded bank robber.surrounded bank robber.

Listen to the song "Longer" by Dan Listen to the song "Longer" by Dan Fogelberg. Can you find any similes or Fogelberg. Can you find any similes or

metaphors in this song?metaphors in this song?

Longer than there've been fishes in the oceanHigher than any bird ever flewLonger than there've been stars up in the heavensI've been in love with you.

Stronger than any mountain cathedralTruer than any tree ever grewDeeper than any forest primevalI am in love with you.

I'll bring fire in the wintersYou'll send showers in the springsWe'll fly through the falls and summersWith love on our wings.

Through the years as the fire starts to mellowBurning lines in the book of our livesThough the binding cracks and the pages start to yellowI’ll be in love with you.

"Longer" by Dan Fogelberg. "Longer" by Dan Fogelberg.

Longer than there've been fishes in the oceanHigher than any bird ever flewLonger than there've been stars up in the heavensI've been in love with you.

Stronger than any mountain cathedralTruer than any tree ever grewDeeper than any forest primevalI am in love with you.

I'll bring fire in the wintersYou'll send showers in the springsWe'll fly through the falls and summersWith love on our wings.

Through the years as the fire starts to mellowBurning lines in the book of our livesThough the binding cracks and the pages start to yellow (understood that this is aging) I’ll be in love with you.

On the next slide you will see that U2 On the next slide you will see that U2 sang a similar song in the late 80’s.sang a similar song in the late 80’s.

Does the song use metaphors or Does the song use metaphors or similes?similes?

Listen to “Hawkmoon 269 ” by U2. Listen to “Hawkmoon 269 ” by U2. Highlight similes in yellow and metaphors in green.Highlight similes in yellow and metaphors in green.

Like a desert needs rain Like a town needs a name I need your love

Like a drifter needs a room Hawkmoon I need your love [Repeat]

Like a rhythm unbroken Like drums in the night Like sweet soul music Like sunlight I need your love

Like coming home And you don't know where you've been Like black coffee Like nicotine I need your love (I need your love) [Repeat]

When the night has no end And the day yet to begin As the room spins around I need your love (Repeat)

Like a Phoenix rising needs a holy tree Like the sweet revenge of a bitter enemy I need your love

Like the hot needs the sun Like honey on her tongue Like the muzzle of a gun Like oxygen

Like the hot needs the sun Like honey on her tongue Like the muzzle of a gun Like oxygen I need your love (I need your love) (Repeat)When the night has no end And the day yet to begin As the room spins around I need your love

I need your love... [Repeat 9 times]

Like thunder needs rain Like a preacher needs pain Like tongues of flame Like a sheet stained I need your love [Repeat]

Like a needle in a vein Like someone to blame Like a thought unchained Like a runaway train I need your love

I need your love... [Repeat 7 times]

Like faith needs a doubt Like a freeway out I need your love

Like powder needs a spark Like lies need the dark I need your love

In the heart of the heat of the love In the heart of the heat of the love...

Listen to “The River” by Garth Brooks. Listen to “The River” by Garth Brooks. Highlight similes in yellow and metaphors in green.Highlight similes in yellow and metaphors in green.

You know a dream is like a river, ever changing as it flows. And a dreamer's just a vessel that must follow where it goes. Trying to learn from what's behind you and never knowing what's in storemakes each day a constant battle just to stay between the shores.

And I will sail my vessel 'til the river runs dry. Like a bird upon the wind, these waters are my sky. I'll never reach my destination if I never try, So I will sail my vessel 'til the river runs dry.

Too many times we stand aside and let the water slip away.To what we put off 'til tomorrow has now become today.So don't you sit upon the shore and say you're satisfied.Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance the tides.

-Chorus-

There's bound to be rough waters, and I know I'll take some falls.With the good Lord as my captain, I can make it through them all.

-Chorus-

““The River” by Garth Brooks. The River” by Garth Brooks. similes in yellow - metaphors in greensimiles in yellow - metaphors in green

You know a dream is like a river, ever changing as it flows. And a dreamer's just a vessel that must follow where it goes. Trying to learn from what's behind you and never knowing what's in storemakes each day a constant battle just to stay between the shores.

And I will sail my vessel (understood – live my dream) 'til the river runs dry. Like a bird upon the wind, these waters are my sky. I'll never reach my destination if I never try, So I will sail my vessel 'til the river runs dry.

Too many times we stand aside and let the water slip away.To what we put off 'til tomorrow has now become today.So don't you sit upon the shore (understood – be a bystander) and say you're satisfied.Choose to chance the rapids (understood - taking chances) and dare to dance the tides (understood – live life).

-Chorus-

There's bound to be rough waters, and I know I'll take some falls.With the good Lord as my captain, I can make it through them all.

-Chorus-

Listen to “Daniel Boone Theme Song.” Listen to “Daniel Boone Theme Song.” Highlight similes in yellow and metaphors in green.Highlight similes in yellow and metaphors in green.

Daniel Boone was a man. Yes. a big man. With an eye like an eagle and as tall as a mountain was he. Daniel Boone was a man. Yes, a big man. He was brave; he was fearless and as tough as a mighty oak tree.

From the coonskin cap on the top of ol Dan to the heel of his rawhide shoe The rippin'est roarin'est fightin'est man the frontier ever knew.

Daniel Boone was a man. Yes a big man. And he fought for America to make all Americans free. What a Boone. What a wonder. What a dream comer truer was he.

Listen to “Daniel Boone Theme Song.” Listen to “Daniel Boone Theme Song.” Highlight similes in yellow and metaphors in green.Highlight similes in yellow and metaphors in green.

Daniel Boone was a man. Yes, a big man. With an eye like an eagle and as tall as a mountain was he. Daniel Boone was a man. Yes, a big man. He was brave; he was fearless and as tough as a mighty oak tree.

From the coonskin cap on the top of ol Dan to the heel of his rawhide shoe The rippin'est roarin'est fightin'est man the frontier ever knew.

Daniel Boone was a man. Yes a big man. And he fought for America to make all Americans free. What a Boone. What a wonder. What a dream comer truer was he.

Listen to “It's Not Easy Being Green.” Listen to “It's Not Easy Being Green.” Highlight similes in yellow and metaphors in green.Highlight similes in yellow and metaphors in green.

It's not that easy bein' green; Having to spend each day the color of the leaves. When I think it could be nicer being red, or yellow or gold- or something much more colorful like that.

It's not easy bein' green. It seems you blend in with so many other ordinary things. And people tend to pass you over 'cause you're not standing out like flashy sparkles in the water- or stars in the sky.

But green's the color of Spring.And green can be cool and friendly-like. And green can be big like an ocean, or important like a mountain, or tall like a tree. When green is all there is to be It could make you wonder why, but why wonder why? Wonder, I am green and it'll do fine, it's beautiful! And I think it's what I want to be.

Listen to “It's Not Easy Being Green.” Listen to “It's Not Easy Being Green.” similes yellow - metaphors greensimiles yellow - metaphors green

It's not that easy bein' green; Having to spend each day the color of the leaves. When I think it could be nicer being red, or yellow or gold- or something much more colorful like that.

It's not easy bein' green. It seems you blend in with so many other ordinary things. And people tend to pass you over 'cause you're not standing out like flashy sparkles in the water- or stars in the sky.

But green's the color of Spring.And green can be cool and friendly-like. And green can be big like an ocean, or important like a mountain, or tall like a tree. When green is all there is to be It could make you wonder why, but why wonder why? Wonder, I am green and it'll do fine, it's beautiful! And I think it's what I want to be.

Listen to “Like a Rock” by Bob Seger. Listen to “Like a Rock” by Bob Seger. Highlight similes in yellow and metaphors in green.Highlight similes in yellow and metaphors in green.

Stood there boldlySweatin’ in the sunFelt like a millionFelt like number oneThe height of summerId never felt that strongLike a rock

I was eighteenDidn’t have a careWorking for peanutsNot a dime to spareBut I was lean andSolid everywhereLike a rock

My hands were steadyMy eyes were clear and brightMy walk had purposeMy steps were quick and lightAnd I held firmlyTo what I felt was rightLike a rock

Like a rock, I was strong as I could beLike a rock, nothin’ ever got to meLike a rock, I was something to seeLike a rock

And I stood arrow straightUnencumbered by the weightOf all these hustlers and their schemesI stood proud, I stood tallHigh above it allI still believed in my dreams

Twenty years nowWhere’d they go? Twenty yearsI don’t knowSit and I wonder sometimesWhere they’ve gone

And sometimes late at nightWhen I’m bathed in the firelightThe moon comes callin’ a ghostly whiteAnd I recallRecall

Like a rock. standin’ arrow straightLike a rock, chargin’ from the gateLike a rock, carryin’ the weightLike a rock

Like a rock, the sun upon my skinLike a rock, hard against the windLike a rock, I see myself againLike a rock

““Like a Rock” by Bob Seger. Like a Rock” by Bob Seger. similes in yellow - metaphors in greensimiles in yellow - metaphors in green

Stood there boldlySweatin’ in the sunFelt like a millionFelt like number oneThe height of summerI’d never felt that strongLike a rock

I was eighteenDidn’t have a careWorking for peanutsNot a dime to spareBut I was lean andSolid everywhereLike a rock

My hands were steadyMy eyes were clear and brightMy walk had purposeMy steps were quick and lightAnd I held firmlyTo what I felt was rightLike a rock

Like a rock, I was strong as I could beLike a rock, nothin’ ever got to meLike a rock, I was something to seeLike a rock

And I stood arrow straightUnencumbered by the weightOf all these hustlers and their schemesI stood proud, I stood tallHigh above it allI still believed in my dreams

Twenty years nowWhere’d they go? Twenty yearsI don’t knowSit and I wonder sometimesWhere they’ve gone

And sometimes late at nightWhen I’m bathed in the firelightThe moon comes callin’ a ghostly whiteAnd I recallRecall

Like a rock. standin’ arrow straight Like a rock, chargin’ from the gate Like a rock, carryin’ the weight Like a rock

Like a rock, the sun upon my skin Like a rock, hard against the wind Like a rock, I see myself again Like a rock

Listen to “The Way You Do the Things You Listen to “The Way You Do the Things You Do” by The Temptations. Highlight similes in Do” by The Temptations. Highlight similes in

yellow and metaphors in green.yellow and metaphors in green.You got a smile so brightYou know you could have been a candleI'm holding you so tightYou know you could have been a handleThe way you swept me off my feetYou know you could have been a broomThe way you smell so sweetYou know you could have been some perfumeWell you could have been anything that you want toAnd I can tellThe way you do the things you do

As pretty as you areYou know you could have been a flowerYour good looks was a minuteYou know that you could have been an hourThe way you stole my heartYou know you could have been a cuckooAnd baby you're so smartYou know you could have been a schoolbookWell you could have been anything that you want toAnd I can tellThe way you do the things you do

You make my life so richYou know you should have been some moneyBaby you're so sweetYou know you should have been some honeyWell you could have been anything that you want toAnd I can tellThe way you do the things you do

You're really sweep me off my feetYou make my life completeYou make my life so bright

You make me feel alright

““The Way You Do the Things You Do” by The Way You Do the Things You Do” by The Temptations similes yellow - The Temptations similes yellow -

metaphors greenmetaphors greenYou got a smile so brightYou know you could have been a candleI'm holding you so tightYou know you could have been a handleThe way you swept me off my feetYou know you could have been a broomThe way you smell so sweetYou know you could have been some perfumeWell, you could have been anything that you want toAnd I can tellThe way you do the things you do

As pretty as you areYou know you could have been a flowerYour good looks was a minuteYou know that you could have been an hourThe way you stole my heartYou know you could have been a cuckooAnd baby you're so smartYou know you could have been a schoolbookWell you could have been anything that you want toAnd I can tellThe way you do the things you do

You make my life so richYou know you should have been some moneyBaby you're so sweetYou know you should have been some honeyWell you could have been anything that you want toAnd I can tellThe way you do the things you do

You're really sweep me off my feetYou make my life completeYou make my life so bright

You make me feel alright

Listen to “I’m Already There” by Lonestar. Listen to “I’m Already There” by Lonestar. Highlight similes in yellow and metaphors in Highlight similes in yellow and metaphors in

green.green.He called her on the roadFrom a lonely cold hotel roomJust to hear her say I love you one more timeBut when he heard the soundOf the kids laughing in the backgroundHe had to wipe away a tear from his eyeA little voice came on the phoneSaid Daddy when you coming homeHe said the first thing that came to his mind

[chorus]I’m already thereTake a look aroundI’m the sunshine in your hairI’m the shadow on the groundI’m the whisper in the windI’m your imaginary friendAnd I know I’m in your prayersOh I’m already there

She got back on the phoneSaid I really miss you darlingDon’t worry about the kids they’ll be alrightWish I was in your arms

Lying right there beside you But I know that Ill be in your dreams tonightAnd I’ll gently kiss your lipsTouch you with my fingertipsSo turn out the light and close your eyes

I’m already thereDon’t make a soundI’m the beat in your heartI’m the moonlight shining downI’m the whisper in the windAnd Ill be there until the endCan you feel the love that we shareOh I’m already there

We may be a thousand miles apartBut I’ll be with you wherever you are

[chorus]And I’ll be there until the endCan you feel the love that we shareOh I’m already thereOh I’m alreadyThere

““I’m Already There” by LonestarI’m Already There” by Lonestarsimiles yellow - metaphors in greensimiles yellow - metaphors in green

He called her on the roadFrom a lonely cold hotel roomJust to hear her say I love you one more timeBut when he heard the soundOf the kids laughing in the backgroundHe had to wipe away a tear from his eyeA little voice came on the phoneSaid Daddy when you coming homeHe said the first thing that came to his mind

[chorus]I’m already thereTake a look aroundI’m the sunshine in your hairI’m the shadow on the groundI’m the whisper in the windI’m your imaginary friendAnd I know I’m in your prayersOh I’m already there

She got back on the phoneSaid I really miss you darlingDon’t worry about the kids they’ll be alrightWish I was in your arms

Lying right there beside you But I know that Ill be in your dreams tonightAnd I’ll gently kiss your lipsTouch you with my fingertipsSo turn out the light and close your eyes

I’m already thereDon’t make a soundI’m the beat in your heartI’m the moonlight shining downI’m the whisper in the windAnd I’ll be there until the endCan you feel the love that we shareOh I’m already there

We may be a thousand miles apartBut I’ll be with you wherever you are

[chorus]And I’ll be there until the endCan you feel the love that we shareOh I’m already thereOh I’m alreadyThere

Listen to “The Rose” by Lee Ann Rimes. Listen to “The Rose” by Lee Ann Rimes. Highlight similes in yellow and metaphors in Highlight similes in yellow and metaphors in

green.green.

Some say love, it is a riverthat drowns the tender reed.Some say love, it is a razorthat leaves your soul to bleed.Some say love, it is a hunger,an endless aching need.I say love, it is a flower,and you its only seed.

It's the heart afraid of breakingthat never learns to dance.It's the dream afraid of wakingthat never takes the chance.It's the one who won't be taken,who cannot seem to give,and the soul afraid of dyin'that never learns to live.

When the night has been too lonelyand the road has been to long,and you think that love is onlyfor the lucky and the strong,just remember in the winterfar beneath the bitter snowslies the seed that with the sun's lovein the spring becomes the rose.

““The Rose” by Lee Ann RimesThe Rose” by Lee Ann Rimessimiles yellow - metaphors greensimiles yellow - metaphors green

Some say love, it is a riverthat drowns the tender reed.Some say love, it is a razorthat leaves your soul to bleed.Some say love, it is a hunger,an endless aching need.I say love, it is a flower,and you its only seed.

It's the heart afraid of breakingthat never learns to dance.It's the dream afraid of wakingthat never takes the chance.It's the one who won't be taken,who cannot seem to give,and the soul afraid of dyin'that never learns to live.

When the night has been too lonelyand the road has been to long (understood – life has been hard),and you think that love is onlyfor the lucky and the strong,just remember in the winterfar beneath the bitter snowslies the seed that with the sun's lovein the spring becomes the rose (understood – rose is love).

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