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Meme Ortiz

Figurative LanguageTerms Definitions

simile

Figurative LanguageTerms Definitions

simile Comparing two unlike objects using “like” or “as”

Figurative LanguageTerms Definitions

Simile

Example

Comparing two unlike objects using “like” or “as”She was as busy as a bee.

Figurative LanguageTerms Definitions

Simile

Example

Comparing two unlike objects using “like” or “as”She was as busy as a bee.

Metaphor

Figurative LanguageTerms Definitions

Simile

Example

Comparing two unlike objects using “like” or “as”She was as busy as a bee.

Metaphor Comparing two unlike objects WITHOUT using like or as

Figurative LanguageTerms Definitions

Simile

Example

Comparing two unlike objects using “like” or “as”She was as busy as a bee.

Metaphor

Example

Comparing two unlike objects WITHOUT using like or as

She is a busy bee.

Figurative LanguageTerms Definitions

Simile

Example

Comparing two unlike objects using “like” or “as”She was as busy as a bee.

Metaphor

Example

Comparing two unlike objects WITHOUT using like or as

She is a busy bee.You are what you eat.

Figurative LanguageTerms Definitions

Personification

Figurative LanguageTerms Definitions

Personification Human characteristics are given to a non-human object.

Figurative LanguageTerms Definitions

Personification

Example

Human characteristics are given to a non-human object.My teddy bear gave me a hug.

Read “Meme Ortiz” pages 22-23

“Meme Ortiz”1. Who moved into Cathy’s old house? Give both

of his names.2. What is the simile used to describe Meme’s

dog? How do you know it’s a simile? What two items are being compared?

3. What simile is used in describing the house? 4. How is personification used to describe the

tree?5. Write a new ending paragraph for the story

that gives full detail of how Meme broke both of his arms. Write one simile in your paragraph.

“Louie, His Cousin and His Other Cousin” page 25-261. Who lives in Meme’s basement? How

many people for sure live there?2. Describe Marin/Maris. 3. Why was Louie’s other cousin so

important?4. What simile is used in describing the

Cadillac before it is smashed? 5. What simile is used for describing the

Cadillac after it is smashed?6. Write a different ending for the story.

“Marin” page 27-281. Who is in PR? (What is PR?)2. Why does Marin want a job downtown?3. What kinds of things does Esperanza learn

from Marin?4. Draw a picture and pull one MLA quote on

the comic worksheet.