Go Figure!

Figurative Language

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QuickWrite

Describe the picture below.

Now use more descriptive language to describe the picture.

Recognizing Literal Language “The girl is a reckless driver”

Literal language is language that means exactly what is said.

Most of the time, we use

literal language.

Recognizing Figurative Language The opposite of literal language is

figurative language. Figurative language is language that does

not mean exactly what it says.

Writers often use figurative language to paint a mental picture of something, or to make it more clear or expressive.

What is figurative language?

Whenever you describe something by comparing it with something else, you are using figurative language.

Types of Figurative Language

Imagery Simile Metaphor Alliteration Personification Onomatopoeia Hyperbole Idioms

Simile A simile of compares two unlike

things, usually with the words like or as. Example: The muscles on his arms

are strong as iron.

Metaphor A metaphor compares two unlike things

without using like or as.

Example: The road was a ribbon wrapped through the dessert.

Personification Personification gives the qualities of a

person to an animal, an object, or an idea. Example: “The friendly gates welcomed

us." Gates cannot welcome people. Only a living

thing can welcome something.

Hyperbole A hyperbole uses exaggeration to

make something sound more dramatic. It is not used to mislead the reader, but to make a point very clear. Example: She told me to do my

homework a million different times!

Now You Try!

Describe each picture using simile, metaphor, personification, or hyperbole. Be creative!