Figurative Language Similes, Metaphors, and Personification.
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Figurative Language
Similes, Metaphors, and Personification
Figurative Language• A writers tool• It puts a picture
in the readers mind
• It helps the reader better connect with the story.
• It helps the reader to better understand the story.
Simile• A simile is
used to compare two things
• It uses the words “like” or “as” to make comparisons.
Simile• Krissy is as
pretty as a picture.
• Her hair shines like the sun.
• Her eyes sparkle like the stars in the sky.
~ Your Turn ~• In your notes 2 examples of simile.• When both you and your partner
are done, share similes.• Did your and your partners similes:
compare 2 thingsuse either “like” or “as”
Metaphor• A metaphor is
used to compare two things
• Instead of saying something is “like” or “as” --- a metaphor states that it just IS.
Metaphor• John’s mind is
a computer.• My mom is a
workhorse.• Bob is a snake
in the grass.
~ Your Turn ~• In your notes 2 examples of metaphor.• When both you and your partner are
done, share metaphors.• Did your and your partners metaphors:
compare 2 thingssays one thing is the other did NOT use either “like” or “as”
Personification• Sometimes a writer will give
human characteristics to nonhuman things.
• Objects, ideas, places or animals may be given human qualities.
• They may perform human actions, have human emotions, or take on human physical characteristics.
Personification• The cunning fox
planned his next move.
• The rock waited patiently.
• The angry clouds tormented the town below.
• The hare was furious after losing the race.
~ Your Turn ~• In your notes 2 examples of
personification.• When both you and your partner are
done, share examples.• Did your and your partner’s
examples:give human qualities to something
nonhumancheck to be sure they’re not similes or
metaphors
Onomatopoeia • Imitation of sound in
words: the formation or use of words that imitate the sound associated with something, e.g. "hiss" and "buzz“
• By using onomatopoeia a writer can make their piece more fun, interesting, and/or vivid
Onomatopoeia •Buzz•Bang•Clunk•Swish
~ Your Turn ~• In your notes 2 examples of
onomatopoeia.• When both you and your partner
are done, share examples.• Did your and your partner’s
examples:name a sound that sounds like the
word?
Alliteration• A literary effect achieved
by using several words that begin with the same or similar sounds
• Commonly used in poetry• Adds a fun experience for
the reader
Alliteration• A way with words• Alice's aunt ate apples and
acorns around august• Baby Bobby bed bounced
better by bedtime before Billy bounced
~ Your Turn ~• In your notes 2 examples of
alliteration.• When both you and your partner
are done, share examples.• Did your and your partner’s
examples:use at least 3 words?use words that begin with the same
sound?
Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Alliteration, or Onomatopoeia?• Marty’s feet smell like rotten fish.
• Ginger is an angel.• The warm sun comforted them.• The dew on the grass glistened like
diamonds.• Hopefully, Hannah handed Ms.
Higgins her homework.• He was a raging bull when angry.• The bitter cold nipped at their ears
and noses.• Crash!