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Figurative Language

Figurative Language. Directions. Copy the example of the graphic organizer onto a sheet of large white paper. Follow the directions on each slide. Similes. Similes. Write the definition: A simile is a comparison of two things using “like” or “as ”. Similes. Write the examples :

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Figurative Language

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  1. Figurative Language

  2. Directions Copy the example of the graphic organizer onto a sheet of large white paper. Follow the directions on each slide.

  3. Similes

  4. Similes Write the definition: A simile is a comparison of two things using “like” or “as”.

  5. Similes Write the examples: 1. This biscuit is as hard as a brick! 2. Her hat is as flat as a pancake. 3. Jane’s room is as messy as a pig pen.

  6. Similes Write your own similes. Write two sentences including a simile in each using “like”. Underline the simile. Write two sentences including a simile in each using “as”. Underline the simile.

  7. Metaphors

  8. Metaphors Write the definition: A metaphor is a comparison of two things NOT using “like” or “as”.

  9. Metaphors Write the examples: • John is a brain in Science. • Mary is a walking encyclopedia. • Her stomach is a bottomless pit.

  10. Metaphors Write three sentences using a metaphor in each. Underline the metaphor in each sentence.

  11. Alliteration

  12. Alliteration Write the definition: Alliteration is when an author repeats a letter or sound at the beginning of several words

  13. Alliteration Write the examples: 1. Karl Kessler kept the ketchup in the kitchen. 2. Shelly shivered while walking her dog in the snow.

  14. Alliteration Write two sentences using alliteration. Use a different beginning sound in the sentences!

  15. Onomatopoeia

  16. Onomatopoeia Write the definition: Onomatopoeia is a technique in which an author uses words that suggest sounds.

  17. Onomatopoeia Write the examples: 1. The car rumbled down the street. 2. A noisy chicken clucked loudly in her pen.

  18. Onomatopoeia • Write 3 sentences using onomatopoeia. Underline the word that is an example of onomatopoeia in each sentence.

  19. Hyperbole

  20. Hyperbole Write the definition: A hyperbole is an exaggeration that is so dramatic you can‘t believe it.

  21. Hyperbole Write the examples: 1. She’s so tall, she can touch Mars. 2. Dan’s car is so old, it’s from the dinosaur age.

  22. Hyperbole Write 3 sentences using an hyperbole. Underline the part of the sentence that is an example of an hyperbole.

  23. Personification

  24. Personification Write the definition: Personification is when something non-human is given human characteristics.

  25. Personification Write the examples: 1. The cabin hung onto the hill for dear life! 2. The elephant said with tears in his eyes, “I’m going to miss you!”

  26. Personification Write two sentences using personification. Underline the personification in each sentence.

  27. Idioms

  28. Idioms Write the definition: An idiom is an expression that means something other than the literal meaning.

  29. Idioms Write the examples: 1. Mary got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning! 2. My new neighbor is a pain in the neck! 3. John’s little sister is driving me crazy!

  30. Idioms Write THREE sentences using an idiom in each. Underline the idiom in the sentence. (you may want to watch Brain Pop first)

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