Adding Spice to Your Writing!

Pronunciation: \ ˈ fi-g(y) ə -r ə -tiv\ Function: adjective Origin: 14th century, French 1.involving a figure of speech, esp. a metaphor; metaphorical; not literal ex. It was time to hit the sack.

Deliberate exaggerations in writing and speaking: Jorge kicked the ball so hard, it FLEW TO THE MOON. Crystal wrote on her paper so fast, it STARTED A FIRE. “Mr. Delgado, I did not read the chapter you assigned last night because I had a TON of homework to do”

Compares two things using words such as “as” or “like” The girl was quiet as a MOUSE He is brave like a LION Mr. Delgado is as wise as an OWL

Compares two things, without using “as” or “like” Green GRASS is the CARPET of the forest. Her eyes were diamonds in the sunlight. Mr. Diaz is a soft, cuddly bear. Metaphors are the chile of your writing.

Adding human qualities to nonliving or nonhuman objects The sky was crying. The flag danced in the air. The car engine screamed down the street. The puppy ________ when I left to school.

Words that imitate sounds associated with the object or action BUZZZZZZ! POW!!!!!!! SPURT!!!!! KABOOOOOMMMM!

Repetition of sounds within a sentence Leaping Leo likes to lick lollypops. Caring Kimmy can’t cry over her Kellogg’s Cornflakes. Graceful Gracie grabbed a group of green grapes. Shelley sells seashells by the seashore.

Groups of words that don’t mean what they say. These popular phrases can take the shape of similes, metaphors and other figurative language. Catch a cold Pulling my leg Bad egg Going off the deep end When pigs fly

Hyperbole Simile Metaphor Personification Onomatopoeia Alliteration Idioms

Writing a paper is like following a recipe. Figurative language is the spice that brings flavor to your words. Add an alliteration to all assignments, and the words will fly out of your page. You will receive a boatful of compliments from your teachers. Boom! They will go bananas over your tasty creations. You will feel like a million dollars. You will become a chef… a chef of words. GO FIGURE!