Go Figure: Figurative Language

GO FIGURE: GO FIGURE: Metaphors, Similes Metaphors, Similes

& Hyperboles& Hyperboles

INKHEART INKHEART The Power of Writing, Words & The Power of Writing, Words &

PersuasionPersuasion

Figurative Figurative LanguageLanguage

• Definition of Definition of figurative language.figurative language.• Take Notes about:Take Notes about:

•SimileSimile•MetaphorMetaphor•HyperboleHyperbole

SimileSimile• Compares two unlink Compares two unlink thingsthings• Trigger Words: Trigger Words: •LikeLike•AsAs

• Example: Example: •You’re as stubborn AS a You’re as stubborn AS a mule.mule.

MetaphorMetaphor• Compares two unlink Compares two unlink thingsthings• NO main trigger words.NO main trigger words.• Often uses “is”Often uses “is”• Example: Example: • The ice cream is The ice cream is heaven on earth!heaven on earth!

HyperboleHyperbole• Uses exaggeration to Uses exaggeration to express thought.express thought.• Doesn’t compared like Doesn’t compared like a simile & metaphor.a simile & metaphor.• Example:Example:•That pepper was so That pepper was so hot that my mouth hot that my mouth was on fire!was on fire!

Practice:Practice:Simile, Metaphor 0r Hyperbole?Simile, Metaphor 0r Hyperbole?