1. We will review figurative language.

2. Figuratively vs. literally- what’s the difference?

3. Figurative language is a word or phrase that does not have its normal everyday, literal meaning. It is used by the writer for the sake of comparison or dramatic effect.
Figurative language

4. An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally.
hyperbole

5. A comparison of objects using the words "like" or "as".
simile

6. Giving human traits to objects or ideas
personification

7. Expression with less strength than expected. The opposite of hyperbole.
understatement

8. When words that start with the same sound are used close together in a phrase or sentence.
alliteration

9. Words that mimic the sound of an object or action it refers to
Words that mimic the sound of an object or action it refers to. When you pronounce a word, it will mimic its sound
onomotopoeia

10. trashketball Stay in your seats at all times.
You will have seconds to discuss the answer to a question AND
Write ONE response to the question on a sheet of paper.
All teams will hold up their answers.
If you are correct, your team will get the opportunity to shoot the correct response into the trashcan from a 1, 2, or 3 point line.
If the shot is made, the team gets extra-credit.
Shots will be made after ALL the questions have been answered
trashketball

11. Well now, one winter it was so cold that all the geese flew backward and all the fish moved south and even the snow turned blue. Late at night, it got so frigid that all spoken words froze solid afore they could be heard. People had to wait until sunup to find out what folks were talking about the night before. 1

12. Mike gently tapped the golfball into the hole.2

13. The terrier, down on the hearth, Twitches and barks in his sleep, Soft little foolish barks, More like a dream than a dog . . 3

14. The snow wrapped the tree in a white blanket.4

15. “Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your Captain speaking
“Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your Captain speaking. We have a small problem. All four engines have stopped. We are doing our best to get them going again. I trust you are not in too much distress.” 5

16. Dissatisfied with her work, Pam crinkled up the paper and threw it in the trash.6

17. Once upon a midnight dreary while I pondered weak and weary.7