1. Types of Poems How to Read Figurative Language Mood/Tone
Poetry
Types of Poems
How to Read
Figurative Language
Mood/Tone

2. Figurative Language
Although figurative language appears in many different kinds of writing, it is very common in poetry.
Figurative Language
Literal Language
My mom is the worst driver in the world.
My mom drove off of the side of the road.

3. Types of Figurative Language
Simile
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Idiom
Oxymoron
Personification

4. Metaphor
Compares two “things” that do not appear to be similar. This helps the reader get a clearer description of the “thing” being compared & adds interest to your writing.
Examples:
The angry customer was a bull, angry and stubborn.
When she is happy, my sister is a bird, singing and floating around our house all day.
Her eyes were fire, angry enough to burn you with just one look.

5. Metaphor Continued
Underline the two things in each sentence that are being compared.
The student was a deer in headlights, caught completely off-guard and completely confused.
Her hair was silk, soft and shimmering in the light.
The selfish, dishonest salesman was a snake.

6. Metaphor #3 Finish the following phrases:
My alarm clock was _______________, annoying and unwanted, at 7:00 A.M. on Sunday morning.
The singer’s voice was _______________, confident and strong.
My boss is _________________, firm and authoritative when he gives me directions.

7. Simile
Comparing two unlike “things” using “like” or “as” in the middle.
Examples:
Her eyes were as blue as the Gulf of Mexico.
The bell was like seatbelt saving us from doing anymore class work.
The students were like calculators, solving problems in their heads in just a few seconds.

8. Create Your Own Similes
Choose 3 things to compare:
_______________________________ like / as

9. BEWARE!!
Not everything that has “like” or “as” in it is a simile. Which one is not a simile?
He runs like a cheetah.
She is as honest as Abe Lincoln.
If you like Pepsi, you’re probably not a fan of Coke.
It was as dead as a doornail.

10. A Way to Remember It!! Metaphors and similes are a lot alike.
What do they both do?
One way to remember that a simile includes “like” or “as” & a metaphor does not is by remember that both SIMILE & “LIKE or AS” have the letters L and S in them.
Similar
Different

11. What do all of these have in common?
I am so hungry, I could eat a horse.
I am going to sleep for 1000 years when I get home.
I have seen you in forever!

12. Hyperboles Extreme exaggerations.
We will be best friends for all time.
“I’m gonna love you forever, forever and ever, amen.”
I am the best singer that ever lived.

13. Fill in the Hyperbole It was so gross… She runs faster than a …
They were sadder than a …
I wanted it more than…
It was more boring than…

14. Idioms Common phrases that only make sense within your own culture.
It’s raining cats and dogs.
You’ve got a chip on your shoulder.
A little birdy told me…

15. Underline the idioms. What do they mean?
Keep an eye on your sister.
If you don’t, you won’t be keeping your word.
I’ll kick myself if I lose this bet.
I’m at my wit’s end with you!!
This deal is no-strings-attached.
He always jumps down my throat.
It’s time to grow up and face the music.

16. Idiom Bank

17. Say these…
Sally sold sea shells by the sea shore.