Fun with Figurative Language
A StAIR by Lisa Mele
Objective
Students will learn figurative language terms and demonstrate understanding of each term’s meaning
North Carolina Standard Course of Study 8th Grade ELA: 5.02 Study the characteristics of literary
genres (fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry)
Audience
This StAIR has been developed for 8th grade ELA students, but could be used for all middle grades students.
Figurative Language
Definition: speech or writing that departs from literal meaning in order to achieve a
special effect or meaning
We will be using various types of figurative language as we study poetry
Examples of Figurative Language
Click the following links to learn about figurative language terms:
Figurative Language Terms VideoFigurative Language Glogster
Now that you’ve got a basic idea of each term, let’s review the specific definitions
Types of Figurative Language
Click each link to review the terms. When you finish, click the arrow on the right
Personification Alliteration Metaphor Simile Hyperbole Onomatopoeia Assonance
Personification
Definition: Giving human
characteristics to something that is non-human
Example: The stuffed bear
smiled as the little boy hugged him close
Alliteration
Definition: The repetition of the
initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables
Example: The wild and woolly
walrus waits and wonders when we'll walk by
Metaphor
Definition: Comparing two
things by using one thing/object in place of another to suggest the likeness between them
Does not use the words “like” or “as”
Example: Her hair was silk
Simile
Definition: A figure of speech
comparing two unlike things using the words “like” or “as”
Example: The sun is like a
yellow ball of fire in the sky
Hyperbole
Definition: An exaggerated
figure of speech, often with humor
Example: Mile-high ice cream
cone
Onomatopoeia
Definition: Naming a thing or an
action by imitating the sound associated with it
Examples: Buzz Hiss Roar Woof
Assonance
Definition: A repetition of vowel
sounds within words
Examples: holy & stony Fleet feet sweep by
sleeping geese
REVIEW TIME
Go through each review in the order listed here. Review 1 Review 2 Review 3 Review 4: Fireworks Song/Lyrics Review 5 Review 6 Review 7 Review 8 Click here when you finish all reviews
Review Time!
“The sky is as blue as a smurf” is an example of a metaphor.
True or FalseFALSETRUE
Review Time
Honk, Ka-Pow, Boom, Buzz are all examples of:
HyperboleOnomatopoeia
Review Time
Sammy saw a slithering snake is an example of alliteration.
TRUE FALSE
Review Time- Listen to the song and identify the figurative language used
“Firework” by Katy PerryDo you ever feel like a plastic bagDrifting through the windWanting to start again
Do you ever feel, feel so paper thinLike a house of cardsOne blow from caving in
Do you ever feel already buried deepSix feet under screamBut no one seems to hear a thing
Do you know that there's still a chance for you
Cause there's a spark in you
You just gotta ignite the lightAnd let it shineJust own the nightLike the Fourth of July
Cause baby you're a fireworkCome on show 'em what you're worthMake 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"As you shoot across the sky-y-y
Baby you're a fireworkCome on let your colors burstMake 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"You're gonna leave 'em fallin' down-own-own
Boom, boom, boomEven brighter than the moon, moon, moonIt's always been inside of you, you, youAnd now it's time to let it through
Review Time
“You’re a firework” is an example of a
Simile Metaphor
Review Time
“Boom, boom, boom even brighter than the moon, moon, moon” is an example of two types of figurative language. Choose which two:
Assonance and Onomatopoeia
Alliteration and Onomatopoeia
Review Time
“Already buried deep/Six feet under scream/But no one seems to hear a thing”
Is an example of…
Personification Hyperbole
Review Time
“Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin/
Like a house of cards/ One blow from caving in?”
Is an example of…
Simile Metaphor
YOU GOT IT!
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Congratulations!
You’ve finished the figurative language terms review! You should now be able to read a poem and identify the seven types of figurative language you worked with here!
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