1. THE POWERFUL
WORLD OF
FIGURATIVE
LANGUAGE

2. What is
figurative language?

3. is the writing that is not
Figurative Language
is the writing that is not
meant to be taken
literally!

4. What are the SIX types? Simile Metaphor Allitera-tion Idiom Hyperbole
Personification
Hyperbole
Allitera-tion
Idiom

5. SIMILE A comparison of two or more things
Uses comparative words: like, as, than, similar to
When a simile is used, the linking to something else is clear

6. EXAMPLES of SIMILES My love is like a red rose.
We were as quiet as frightened mice.
The lie formed like a blister on his lips.
That player is as slippery as a snake.

7. Metaphor
Deals with two items in a way that makes the statement vivid and strong.
Compares two items.
Does NOT have the words like, as, than, similar to, or resembles.

8. Examples of Metaphors I cannot wrestle with this monster problem.
That guy is a motor mouth.
Her teeth are pearls.
The athlete is a powerhouse.

9. Personification
Is used to give objects, things or animals human characteristics which we recognize in ourselves.
This technique is used to animate things with qualities which we know very well belong to people.

10. EXAMPLES of Personification
The sun peeked over the mountain.
One lonely slice of pizza remained.
The camera hates me.
My air conditioner is wheezing in pain.

11. We have studied
these first three
all year long.
But how well do
you know the others?

12. IDIOMS
Phrases in which people use in everyday language which do not make sense literally, but we understand what they mean.
Let’s read the book My Mama Likes to Say

13. Work Together Each pair will be assigned an idiom.
Work together to create a poster that includes the idiom with the real meaning and a picture of the literal meaning.

14. Hyperbole
Is a phrase that uses exaggeration to give a statement impact.
Can you think of a type of literary genre that uses a lot of hyperbole?

15. Group Work Each group will be given a tall-tale to read.
As you read your tall-tale, write down all the hyperboles you find ~ extreme exaggerations.
Also if you find other figurative language we have learned about, write these down as well.
Be ready to share your tall-tale with the rest of the class.

16. Alliteration
Is when the beginning of words start with the same consonant or vowel sounds in stressed syllables – and the words are close together.
It is a device that is used to have dramatic impact on the listener.
Also known as tongue twisters!

17. EXAMPLES

18. Little lizards leap by the lake.

19. Slithery snails slide so slow.

20. Pink pigs play in the pen.

21. Parrots pass pizza at the party.

22. Time to get thinking!
With your group, create your own alliterations ~ tongue twisters.
After you have created several, each person is to select one and create a poster that has the alliteration and a picture.

23. QUIZ TIME
On a piece of paper, write the six forms of figurative language we have learned about this week.
Write the definition of each form.
Give an example of each type.