{{Figurative LanguageFigurative Language
Poetry Poetry Fictional StoriesFictional Stories
{{SimileSimile
A comparison using A comparison using likelike or or asasHis feet were His feet were asas big big asas boat boatss..
Willow and GinkgoWillow and GinkgoEve MerriamEve Merriam
The willow is like an etching,The willow is like an etching,Fine-lined against the sky.Fine-lined against the sky.The ginkgo is like a crude sketch,The ginkgo is like a crude sketch,Hardly worthy to be signed.Hardly worthy to be signed.The willow’s music is like a soprano,The willow’s music is like a soprano,Delicate and thin.Delicate and thin.The ginkgo’s tune is like a chorusThe ginkgo’s tune is like a chorusWith everyone joining in.With everyone joining in. The willow is sleek as a velvet-nosed The willow is sleek as a velvet-nosed
calf;calf;The ginkgo is leathery as an old bull.The ginkgo is leathery as an old bull.The willow’s branches are like silken The willow’s branches are like silken
thread;thread;The ginkgo’s like stubby rough wool.The ginkgo’s like stubby rough wool.
{{MetaphorMetaphor
states that one thing is something states that one thing is something else. It is a comparison, but it does else. It is a comparison, but it does NOT use like or as to make the NOT use like or as to make the comparison. comparison. Her hair Her hair isis silk. silk.
The baby was like an octopus, grabbing at all The baby was like an octopus, grabbing at all the cans on the grocery store shelves.the cans on the grocery store shelves.
As the teacher entered the room she muttered As the teacher entered the room she muttered
under her breath, "This class is like a three-ring under her breath, "This class is like a three-ring circus!“circus!“
The giant’s steps were thunder as he ran toward The giant’s steps were thunder as he ran toward Jack.Jack.
The pillow was a cloud when I put my head upon The pillow was a cloud when I put my head upon it after a long day.it after a long day.
Simile or Metaphor?Simile or Metaphor?
I feel like a limp dishrag.I feel like a limp dishrag.
Those girls are like two peas in a pod.Those girls are like two peas in a pod.
The fluorescent light was the sun during our test.The fluorescent light was the sun during our test.
No one invites Harold to parties because he’s a wet No one invites Harold to parties because he’s a wet blanket.blanket.
The bar of soap was a slippery eel during the dog’s The bar of soap was a slippery eel during the dog’s bath.bath.
Ted was as nervous as a cat with a long tail in a room Ted was as nervous as a cat with a long tail in a room full of rocking chairs.full of rocking chairs.
Simile or Metaphor?Simile or Metaphor?
Find a partnerFind a partner
You have 15 minutes to come up with as many You have 15 minutes to come up with as many similes and metaphors for the word Mrs. similes and metaphors for the word Mrs. Kimber gives youKimber gives you
You will get 1 point for each simile and 2 You will get 1 point for each simile and 2 points for each metaphorpoints for each metaphor
They must be written so that Ms. Kimber can They must be written so that Ms. Kimber can read themread them
Simile and Metaphor Simile and Metaphor GameGame
WaterWaterMake as many similes and metaphors Make as many similes and metaphors as you can for this word.as you can for this word.
Similes and Metaphors for Water
1. The water is like the sun shining brightly on a summer’s day.
2. The water drops are little dancers on the window sill.
Now you give me some…
ChocolateChocolateMake as many similes and metaphors Make as many similes and metaphors as you can for this word.as you can for this word.
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HyperboleHyperboleA hyperbole is a type of figurative language. It is often confused with a simile or a metaphor because it often compares two objects. The difference is a hyperbole is an exaggeration.
HyperbolesHyperboles““Lyin Larry” by Shell SiversteinLyin Larry” by Shell Siverstein
Larry’s such a liar--He tells outrageous lies.He says he’s ninety-nine years oldInstead of only five.He says he lives up on the moon.He says that he once flew.He says he’s really six feet fourInstead of three feet two.He says he had a billion dollars‘Stead of just a dime.
He says his mother is the moon
Who taught him magic spells.
He says his father is the wind
That rings the morning bells.
He says he can take stones and rocks
And turn them into gold.
He says he can take burnin’ fire
And turn it freezin’ cold.
He said he’d send me seven elevs
To help me with my chores.
But Larry’s such a liar--
He only sent me four.
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HyperboleHyperboleExample: His feet were as big as a barge. Example: His feet were as big as a barge.
The hyperbole is comparing foot size to the size of a The hyperbole is comparing foot size to the size of a barge. Everyone knows that a barge is barge. Everyone knows that a barge is approximately 700 feet long. Imagine getting a pair approximately 700 feet long. Imagine getting a pair of shoes that big! of shoes that big!
I could sleep for a year.I could sleep for a year.
This box weighs a ton.This box weighs a ton.
I've told you a million times not to I've told you a million times not to
exaggerate.exaggerate.
Your mother is so small she does Your mother is so small she does
chin-ups on the curbchin-ups on the curb
HyperboleHyperbole
Finish the following Hyperboles…Finish the following Hyperboles…
1.1. The class was so boring that…The class was so boring that…
2.2. The student was so smart that…The student was so smart that…
3.3. I was so thirsty that…I was so thirsty that…
4.4. I was so tired that…I was so tired that…
HyperboleHyperbole
HyperbolesHyperboles““Lyin Larry” by Shell SiversteinLyin Larry” by Shell Siverstein
Larry’s such a liar--He tells outrageous lies.He says he’s ninety-nine years oldInstead of only five.He says he lives up on the moon.He says that he once flew.He says he’s really six feet fourInstead of three feet two.He says he had a billion dollars‘Stead of just a dime.
He says his mother is the moon
Who taught him magic spells.
He says his father is the wind
That rings the morning bells.
He says he can take stones and rocks
And turn them into gold.
He says he can take burnin’ fire
And turn it freezin’ cold.
He said he’d send me seven elevs
To help me with my chores.
But Larry’s such a liar--
He only sent me four.
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HyperboleHyperboleActivity: I want you to pick one of the following hyperboles from “Lyin Larry” and draw a cartoon illustrating it.
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AlliterationAlliterationThe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables
AlliterationAlliteration“Garbage Soup Recipe” by Shell Silverstein How do we make a garbage soup?
A little glop, a little goop,
A cup of slop, a quart of bunk,
Then half a tablespoon of gunk,
A pinch of grit, a dash of grime,
A half a skuzz, a squeeze of slime.
Aha — it shall be ready soon…
Did you bring your bowl?
Did you bring your spoon?
AlliterationAlliterationAngela Abigail Applewhite ate anchovies and artichokes.
Bertha Bartholomew blew big, blue bubbles.
Clever Clifford Cutter clumisily closed the closet clasps.
Dwayne Dwiddle drew a drawing of dreaded Dracula.
Elmer Elwood eluded elven elderly elephants.
Floyd Flingle flipped flat flapjacks.
Greta Gruber grabbed a group of green grapes.
Hattie Henderson hated happy healthy hippos.
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AlliterationAlliterationActivity: Now we are going to work in pairs to replace words in the poem “Garbage Soup” to make it sound like a nice tasting meal.
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OnomatopoeiaOnomatopoeia
Naming a thing or an action by imitating the sound associated with it.
OnomatopoeiaOnomatopoeia“The Toy Eater” by Shell SilversteinYou don’t have to pick up your toys, okay?
You can leave ‘em right there on the floor,
So tonight when the Terrible Toy-Eatin’ Tookle
Comes tiptoeing’ in through the crack in the door,
He’ll crunch all your soldiers, he’ll munch on your trucks,
He’ll chew your poor puppets to shreds,
He’ll swallow your Big Wheel and slurp up your paints
And bite off your dear dollies’ heads.
Then he’ll wipe off his lips with the sails of your ship,
And making a bur pity noise,
He’ll slither away-- but hey, that’s okay,
You don’t have to pick up your toys.
OnomatopoeiaOnomatopoeia
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OnomatopoeiaOnomatopoeia
Activity: Underline all of the words that have a sound associated with them.
OnomatopoeiaOnomatopoeia“The Toy Eater” by Shell SilversteinYou don’t have to pick up your toys, okay?
You can leave ‘em right there on the floor,
So tonight when the Terrible Toy-Eatin’ Tookle
Comes tiptoeing’ in through the crack in the door,
He’ll crunch all your soldiers, he’ll munch on your trucks,
He’ll chew your poor puppets to shreds,
He’ll swallow your Big Wheel and slurp up your paints
And bite off your dear dollies’ heads.
Then he’ll wipe off his lips with the sails of your ship,
And making a bur pity noise,
He’ll slither away-- but hey, that’s okay,
You don’t have to pick up your toys.
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PersonificationPersonification
when a nonhuman thing is talked about as if it were human (a person)