Figurative Language “Figure it out”

Figurative vs. Literal Language Literally: words function exactly as defined The car is blue. He caught the football. Figuratively: figure out what it means I’ve got your back. You’re a doll. ^Figures of Speech

Types of Figurative Language Similes Metaphors Personification Hyperboles Onomatopoeia

Similes and Metaphors SIMILE: compares one thing to something unlike it using like or as. Example: He slept like a log. METAPHOR: makes a comparison without using like or as Example: He was a walking encyclopedia.

Simile or Metaphor? The metal twisted like a ribbon. SIMILE His bed was a soft cloud. METAPHOR My brother is a pig. She is as sweet as candy.

BE CAREFUL! “Like” or “as” does not always equal a simile! I like to read. SIMILE We waved as we went by. Must also be a comparison! I’m as hungry as a hippo. SIMILE He froze like a statue.

Identify the Similes He was as strong as an ox. I like it when you make me laugh. I’m as tall as my sister. She sat there like a bump on a log. His nose glowed like a light bulb. The cat ran away as fast as a jet. We look alike.

Write your own! On the figurative language handout, write one simile and one metaphor. Remember that only similes use like or as. Both make comparisons. Make sure they’re figurative.

Personification When living traits are given to non-living things. Examples: The moon smiled. The tree screamed. The flame of the candle danced in the dark. My bed was calling me.

Bliss by Kathleen Amari-Crookston True bliss is waking up and knowing you can stay in bed as long you’d like. no commitments no responsibilities nagging you, no work calling you, no stress. Just relaxation, just the warmth of your blanket’s hug, just the soft caress of your pillow, just the smile on your face, as you close your eyes. What is the mood of the poem? Identify the examples of personification in the poem. What do they mean? (Hint: there are 4)

Write your own! On the figurative language handout, write one one example of personification. Remember, personification is when living traits are given to non-living things.

Practice: simile, metaphor, or personification? We were as busy as bees while we got ready for the school play. The palm trees danced in the summer wind. The fresh snow was an enormous white blanket. I’m as sly as a fox. My shadow walked behind me. The wind sang as the storm approached.

Practice: simile, metaphor, or personification? We were as busy as bees while we got ready for the school play. SIMILE The palm trees danced in the summer wind. PERSONIFICATION The fresh snow was an enormous white blanket. METAPHOR I’m as sly as a fox. SIMILE My shadow walked behind me. PERSONIFICATION The wind sang a song as the storm approached. PERSONIFICATION

Alliteration Words with the same first consonant sound are placed near each other -can be a minimum of 2 words Examples: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. Dunkin’ Donuts Spongebob Squarepants Mickey Mouse

Try these alliteration tongue twisters! A big black bug blew big blue bubbles. Many mini mice make nice merry music. Pigs and penguins play ping-pong polo. Big brown bears bake berry bread.

Find the alliteration. Sick By Shel Silverstein “I cannot go to school today," Said little Peggy Ann McKay. “I have the measles and the mumps, A gash, a rash and purple bumps. My mouth is wet, my throat is dry, I’m going blind in my right eye. My tonsils are as big as rocks, I’ve counted sixteen chicken pox And there’s one more--that’s seventeen, And don’t you think my face looks green? My leg is cut--my eyes are blue-- It might be instamatic flu. I cough and sneeze and gasp and choke, I’m sure that my left leg is broke— My hip hurts when I move my chin, My belly button’s caving in, My back is wrenched, my ankle’s sprained, My ‘pendix pains each time it rains. My nose is cold, my toes are numb. I have a sliver in my thumb. My neck is stiff, my voice is weak, I hardly whisper when I speak. My tongue is filling up my mouth, I think my hair is falling out. My elbow’s bent, my spine ain’t straight, My temperature is one-o-eight. My brain is shrunk, I cannot hear, There is a hole inside my ear. I have a hangnail, and my heart is--what? What’s that? What’s that you say? You say today is. . .Saturday? G’bye, I’m going out to play!”

Find the alliteration. Sick By Shel Silverstein “I cannot go to school today," Said little Peggy Ann McKay. “I have the measles and the mumps, A gash, a rash and purple bumps. My mouth is wet, my throat is dry, I’m going blind in my right eye. My tonsils are as big as rocks, I’ve counted sixteen chicken pox And there’s one more--that’s seventeen, And don’t you think my face looks green? My leg is cut--my eyes are blue-- It might be instamatic flu. I cough and sneeze and gasp and choke, I’m sure that my left leg is broke— My hip hurts when I move my chin, My belly button’s caving in, My back is wrenched, my ankle’s sprained, My ‘pendix pains each time it rains. My nose is cold, my toes are numb. I have a sliver in my thumb. My neck is stiff, my voice is weak, I hardly whisper when I speak. My tongue is filling up my mouth, I think my hair is falling out. My elbow’s bent, my spine ain’t straight, My temperature is one-o-eight. My brain is shrunk, I cannot hear, There is a hole inside my ear. I have a hangnail, and my heart is--what? What’s that? What’s that you say? You say today is. . .Saturday? G’bye, I’m going out to play!”

Write your own! On the figurative language handout, write your own sentence using alliteration!

Find the alliteration. Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein There is a place where the sidewalk ends And before the street begins, And there the grass grows soft and white, And there the sun burns crimson bright, And there the moon-bird rests from his flight To cool in the peppermint wind. Let us leave this place where the smoke blows black And the dark street winds and bends. Past the pits where the asphalt flowers grow We shall walk with a walk that is measured and slow, And watch where the chalk-white arrows go To the place where the sidewalk ends. Yes we'll walk with a walk that is measured and slow, And we'll go where the chalk-white arrows go, For the children, they mark, and the children, they know The place where the sidewalk ends.

Find the alliteration. Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein There is a place where the sidewalk ends And before the street begins, And there the grass grows soft and white, And there the sun burns crimson bright, And there the moon-bird rests from his flight To cool in the peppermint wind. Let us leave this place where the smoke blows black And the dark street winds and bends. Past the pits where the asphalt flowers grow We shall walk with a walk that is measured and slow, And watch where the chalk-white arrows go To the place where the sidewalk ends. Yes we'll walk with a walk that is measured and slow, And we'll go where the chalk-white arrows go, For the children, they mark, and the children, they know The place where the sidewalk ends.

Onomatopoeia The use of a word that sounds like the sound it is describing. The word makes the sound. Examples: Bang Zoom Meow Buzz Click Splat

Hyperbole An exaggeration used to show strong feeling or effect Examples: It was so hot that we fried. My house is a million miles away. I’m so tired, I could sleep for a month. She’s taller than a skyscraper. I ate so much, my stomach is going to explode.

Write your own! On the figurative language handout, write your own onomatopoeia and hyperbole! On a blank piece of paper, write your hyperbole and illustrate it. Include an onomatopoeia in the illustration.