Figurative Language

Metaphors+Similes

100

Give an example of a metaphor

did you compare without using "like" or "as"?

200

What is a simile?

A simile is describing something using LIKE or AS.

300

What is a metaphor?

A metaphor is comparing two things not using Like or AS.

400

Which is not a simile? 

A.Her jacket was as fluffy as a bunny.

 B.The sand was as yellow as the sun. 

C.It was as cold as Antarctica. 

D.The wind was loud.

The answer= A

500

What sentence uses a metaphor.

 A.The sand was hot like the sun. 

B.My teacher is a dragon.

C.The trees were skinny. 

D.Math is hard.

Answer=B

hyperbole

100

True or False. hyperboles exaggerate?

True. But they are not meant to be taken literally.

200

What is a hyperbole?

Hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses an exaggerated or extravagant statement to create a strong emotional response. As a figure of speech it is not intended to be taken literally. Hyperbole is frequently used for humour

300

Give one example of a hyperbole. (ms Rosenbaum is the judge)

~EXAMPLES~ it was so cold I saw polar bears wearing jackets. I am so hungry I could eat a horse. I had a ton of chores to do. If I can’t get a Smartphone, I will die.

400

True or false. Hyperbole compare things

False 

metaphors compare things.

500

Why do writes use hyperbole's?

Authors use hyperboles to show exaggeration or emphasis toward a specific thing or idea. It's not meant to be taken literally. It's just an expression.

Alliteration

100

Is this alliteration?

The kind chorus calmly sang through the chaotic concert.

YUP!

200

True or False. alliteration is like tongue twisters?

TRUE

300

ALL TEAMS SECRET CHALLENGE:You have 30 seconds to make up your alliteration sentence with at LEAST 3 words that demonstrate alliteration.

:)

400

Find the alliteration:

• The big bad bear bored the baby bunnies by the bushes.

big bad bear bored baby bunnies bushes

500

True or False:  With alliteration, EVERY word in the sentence must start with the same sound.

FALSE

onomatopoeia

100

What is onomatopoeia?

Onomatopoeia is the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named also its the use of words that sounds like the things they describe

200

Make up a sentence using onomatopoeia.

may vary

300

ALL TEAM CHALLENGE

You will have 30 seconds to list as many onomatopoeias as you can.  Afterwards, the teams will compare.  If you have some in common, it doesn't count.  Whichever team has the most original words wins the points.

Ms. Rosenbaum is the judge!

400

Is this an onomatopoeia?

The boy went really fast through he car wash.

Nope!

500

Which sentence does not use onomatopoeia. 

A. I knew we had finally left the city when I could hear the gentle moo of the cows in the field. B.Quack, quack went the ducks as we threw them our stale bread. 

C. Zip! My dress was fastened and I was finally ready for the wedding 

D.The cat sounded like a dog.

Answer=D

personification

100

What is personification?

The attribution of a personal nature characteristics to something non-human or the representation of an abstract quality human form.

200

What sentence does not use personification.

A. The wind howled his mighty objection.

B.The weather was hot.

C.The moon winked at me through the clouds.

D.The sun glared down at me .

Answer=B

300

ALL TEAM CHALLANGE:

You have 45 seconds:

Find an object in the room. Make up a sentence using personification.

Ms Rosenbaum is the judge.

400

Is this personification?

I danced my pants off at the prom.

Definitely not!

500

What sentence uses personification?

A. The star danced playfully in the moonlight.

B.The trees were very tall.

C. The sand was yellow.

D. The clouds were fluffy

Answer=A