Simile and Metaphor
This Literary device compares two things by using "like" or "as"
What is a Simile?
This is the definition of personification.
What is "giving human-like qualities" to non-human things?
The backpack weighed a ton.
What is being exaggerated?
The weight of the backpack.
This is an example of what literary device?
"That guy was a tank!"
Bonus points if you can describe what it means!
metaphor.
It could potentially mean the guy was really big and strong!"Education is power"
This is an example of this literary device that directly compares to things.
What is a metaphor?
"The ox groaned underneath the weight of the cart"
What human trait is being given to the ox?Expression (groaning)
Why might an author use hyperbole in their writing?
To exaggerate a point or create strong imagery.
(Other good answers will be accepted as well)
Create a sentence that uses personification.
Any response that satisfies the criteria.
This literary device can be found in this paragraph:
While the man at work, he thought about his dog. He worried that his dog was lonely, and felt bad. When the man arrived home, his dog was like a race car, zooming around the house in circles!
What is a simile?
"The wind whispered through the trees"
What part of this sentence is personifying what other part of the sentence?
Whispered is personifying wind.
"She was running faster than the speed of light."
What about this sentence makes it a hyperbole?
It is an unrealistic exaggeration, we know that it is impossible to run that fast, but the author wanted to exaggerate her speed.
"He is as cunning as a fox."
Is an example of which literary devices?
Simile.
This is a way I could use a simile to describe someone who was sunburnt to compare them to a tomato.
What is "They are as red as a tomato".
(Other versions will be accepted depending on accuracy)
"The sun smiled down on the grass"
How does the personification affect the tone of the sentence?Using "smiled" makes it feel friendly or nice.
Create your own hyperbole.
First hyperbole gets points.
What literary device(s) is being used in this sentence?
"The sun was beating down on us"
You must get each in order to get the points.
Hyperbole and personification.
Please work together to come up with a metaphor of your own!
These points go to which ever team comes up with a metaphor first.
Can you re-wright this, personifying something in the sentence?
"The leaves dropped from the tree"
Points go to which ever team provides an accurate new sentence.
Examples:
"The Tree threw its leaves on the ground."
"The leaves jumped from the tree."
The sun was beating down on us.
What is being exaggerated?
"Slippery snakes sneak down the creek"
Uses what literary device?
Alliteration.
Create a sentence or short paragraph that uses a simile (or metaphor), personification, and hyperbole.
Good Luck!