Figurative Language
This type of comparison uses the words “like” or “as.”
Simile
"Liam watered his plants every morning, made sure they got enough sunlight, and even talked to them to help them grow. After a few weeks, his tiny garden turned into a colorful patch of flowers and vegetables."
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Liam took care of his plants and helped them grow.
Context clues help you figure out this when you read an unfamiliar word.
The meaning or definition.
A sentence for a story = ______ for a poem
A line
This part of speech names a person, place, thing, or idea.
Noun
“Time is a thief” is an example of this type of figurative language that compares two things without using “like” or “as.”
Metaphor
"After Ava shared her lunch with a new student, the girl smiled and said, 'Thanks for being so kind. I was really nervous today.' Ava felt happy that such a small act had made a big difference."
What could be a possible theme for this story?
Kindness matters OR It's important to help others OR Small actions can make a big difference.
“The ARID desert was dry and had no signs of water for miles.”
What does arid mean? How do you know?
Arid = dry
"no signs of water for miles"
A paragraph for a story = ________ for a poem.
Stanza
A story told using “I,” “me,” and “my” is written in this point of view.
First person
"The warm scent of cinnamon and sugar filled the kitchen as the golden-brown cookies baked in the oven. Sunlight streamed through the window, casting a soft glow on the flour-dusted counter. Outside, leaves rustled in the breeze, their fiery red and orange colors dancing in the crisp autumn air."
What type of figurative language is being used here?
Imagery
Define main idea AND define theme. In other words, what is the difference between the two of them?
Main Idea - what a specific story/text is mostly about.
Theme - a moral/lesson of a story that can apply to your own life generally.
“When the lights flickered and the wind howled, Mia felt a sense of FOREBODING, as if something bad was going to happen.”
What does foreboding mean?
Foreboding = feeling something bad will happen
If a poem uses words like “gloomy,” “cold,” and “gray skies,” what kind of mood is the poet creating?
Sad, depressing, etc.
When an author writes about a problem and how it is solved, they are using this text structure.
Problem and Solution
"The furious flames flickered and flashed, feeding on the forgotten furniture in the flooded farmhouse."
The above is an example of what type of figurative language?
Alliteration
You read a story about a character losing a game but congratulating the winner. What could be a possible theme for that story?
It's important to have good sportsmanship.
“Unlike his shy sister, Max was quite GREGARIOUS and loved making new friends.”
What does gregarious mean?
Gregarious = outgoing
“The wind whispered secrets through the trees.”
What type of figurative language is being used here? What does it mean?
Personification
The author is saying the wind was blowing softly/quietly.
If an author writes to make you laugh, their purpose is most likely this.
To entertain
"Leaves crunched under Maya’s boots as she walked along the forest trail. The wind whistled through the trees, and a distant branch snapped, making her jump. The trees stood tall like silent guards, their fiery red and gold leaves glowing in the afternoon sun. The cool air smelled of pine and damp earth, wrapping around her like a cozy blanket."
There are 3 different types of figurative language used in this paragraph. What are they?
Onomatopoeia
Simile
Imagery
"Maya was nervous to try out for the soccer team. She wasn’t sure she was good enough, but her best friend encouraged her to try. Maya made the team and was glad she had taken the chance."
Give me the main idea AND the theme of the above paragraph.
Main Idea - Maya tried out for the soccer team even though she was nervous, and she made the team!
Theme - "You should believe in yourself." OR "It's okay to take chances." OR "You should face your fears."
“The ancient manuscript was FRAGILE, meaning it could easily tear or break, so everyone handled it with care.”
What does fragile mean?
Fragile = easy to break
Read this short poem:
“She stands alone in the silent snow,
A single light in the window's glow.
Though the night is dark and deep,
Hope inside her starts to creep.”
What message is the author trying to send to the reader?
Theme - You can find hope in dark times.
A complete sentence needs these two things.
A capital letter at the beginning and a period at the end.