Similes, Metaphors, and Personification Figurative Language Similes, Metaphors, and Personification

Figurative Language A writers tool It puts a picture in the readers mind It helps the reader better connect with the story. It helps the reader to better understand the story.

Simile A simile is used to compare two things It uses the words “like” or “as” to make comparisons.

Simile Krissy is as pretty as a picture. Her hair shines like the sun. Her eyes sparkle like the stars in the sky.

~ Your Turn ~ In your notes 2 examples of simile. When both you and your partner are done, share similes. Did your and your partners similes: compare 2 things use either “like” or “as”

Metaphor A metaphor is used to compare two things Instead of saying something is “like” or “as” --- a metaphor states that it just IS.

Metaphor John’s mind is a computer. My mom is a workhorse. Bob is a snake in the grass.

~ Your Turn ~ In your notes 2 examples of metaphor. When both you and your partner are done, share metaphors. Did your and your partners metaphors: compare 2 things says one thing is the other did NOT use either “like” or “as”

Personification Sometimes a writer will give human characteristics to nonhuman things. Objects, ideas, places or animals may be given human qualities. They may perform human actions, have human emotions, or take on human physical characteristics.

Personification The cunning fox planned his next move. The rock waited patiently. The angry clouds tormented the town below. The hare was furious after losing the race.

~ Your Turn ~ In your notes 2 examples of personification. When both you and your partner are done, share examples. Did your and your partner’s examples: give human qualities to something nonhuman check to be sure they’re not similes or metaphors

Onomatopoeia Imitation of sound in words: the formation or use of words that imitate the sound associated with something, e.g. "hiss" and "buzz“ By using onomatopoeia a writer can make their piece more fun, interesting, and/or vivid

Onomatopoeia Buzz Bang Clunk Swish

~ Your Turn ~ In your notes 2 examples of onomatopoeia. When both you and your partner are done, share examples. Did your and your partner’s examples: name a sound that sounds like the word?

Alliteration A literary effect achieved by using several words that begin with the same or similar sounds Commonly used in poetry Adds a fun experience for the reader

Alliteration A way with words Alice's aunt ate apples and acorns around august Baby Bobby bed bounced better by bedtime before Billy bounced

~ Your Turn ~ In your notes 2 examples of alliteration. When both you and your partner are done, share examples. Did your and your partner’s examples: use at least 3 words? use words that begin with the same sound?

Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Alliteration, or Onomatopoeia? Marty’s feet smell like rotten fish. Ginger is an angel. The warm sun comforted them. The dew on the grass glistened like diamonds. Hopefully, Hannah handed Ms. Higgins her homework. He was a raging bull when angry. The bitter cold nipped at their ears and noses. Crash!