1. The snow on the lawn was like frosting on a cake. The snow on the lawn was frosting on top of a cake. The snow tucked a white blanket over the lawn. The snow on the lawn was piled in mountain-high drifts.

2. What is figurative language? tools that enable the reader to create more detailed mental images

3.  simile- comparison using “like” or “as”  He is strong as an ox.  metaphor- comparison without using “Like” or “as”  America is a melting pot.

4.  an exaggeration, slight or huge, made to heighten effect  I was so embarrassed, I thought I might die.  The sandwich was so big it could feed an army.

5.  giving non-human objects human like qualities  The snowflakes danced as they fell to earth.

6. The snow on the lawn was like frosting on a cake. The snow on the lawn was frosting on top of a cake. The snow tucked a white blanket over the lawn. The snow on the lawn was piled in mountain-high drifts.

7.  words that represent noise or sounds My phone went kerplunk when I dropped it into my glass of water.

8.  repetition of the first letter or first sound in a group of words Ex. Petie prepared practically perfect pasta.