Definitions
This type of figurative language compares two things using "like" or "as."
What is a simile?
The rain fell like tiny drums on the zinc roof.”
What type of figurative language is this?
Simile
Create a simile about a Belizean beach.
Example Answer:
“The sand was as white as sugar.”
a natural flow of freshwater that flows on or through land towards another body of water downhill
river
figurative language with sound words
What is onomatopoeia?
“The market shouted with excitement on Saturday morning.”
What type of figurative language is this?
Personification
Create a personification sentence about the jungle.
Example Answer:
“The jungle whispered secrets in the wind.”
something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person's ability.
Challege
This type of figurative language means giving human qualities to non-human or non-living things.
What is personification?
“Splash! The paddles hit the river during the canoe race.”
What type of figurative language is this?
Onomatopoeia
Create a hyperbole about being hungry after school.
“I was so hungry I could eat a mountain of rice and beans.”
a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street.
vendor
This type of figurative language compares two things without using like or as.
What is a metaphor?
double points
“The sun was a golden ball over Belize City.”
What type of figurative language is this?
Metaphor
Create an onomatopoeia sentence about a dog barking at a stranger
"Ruff, ruff," the dog barked as he walked by.
the combined action of a group, especially when effective and efficient.
Double the points
teamwork
Figurative language that is an exaggeration
What is hyperbole?
"The whole country was cheering for the La Ruta Maya River challenge winners."
What type of figurative language is this?
Hyperbole
Create a metaphor about a Belizean river.
“The river is a silver snake through the forest.”
a feeling of deep satisfaction, pleasure, or self-respect resulting from your own achievements
pride