Identify the figurative Language
"Time is a thief"
What is a metaphor?
Rewrite this literal sentence using a simile:
"He runs very fast."
SAMPLE: He runs like the wind.
He runs as fast as a cheetah.
What feeling does the hyperbole "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse" express?
Extreme hunger
Which of these is a metaphor?
A) Like a rock
B) She is a shining star
C) As fast as lightning
B-She is a shining star
In the quote "The night wrapped the town in a velvet blanket," what type of figurative language is used, and how does it affect the mood?
Metaphor; it creates a calm and cozy mood.
What is an example of a hyperbole?
Create a metaphor for someone who is very calm.
SAMPLE: He is an ocean at peace, no waves, just still water.
That character is unemotional or unkind.
Identify the figurative language used in this sentence: I used to be a baker, but I couldn’t make enough dough.
PUN!
*Bad dad jokes! :)
What mood does the simile "her eyes sparkled like stars" create, and why?
Happiness, because sparkling eyes show joy and excitement.
"She is as busy as a bee."
What is an example of a simile?
Write a sentence that uses alliteration with the letter 'S'.
SAMPLE:
Sally sells seashells by the seashore
What does the idiom "spill the tea" mean?
To tell the details, drama or story
Identify the figurative language used in this sentence:
The fire station burned down last night.
Irony
In the phrase "The wind howled through the empty streets," how does the personification affect the tone?
It gives a feeling of loneliness and eeriness.
"The fire roared and cracked while it warmed the room."
*There are TWO here
What is personification and onomatopoeia?
What is the connotation and denotation of the word "SNAKE"
Connotation: someone/something who is sneak and untrustworthy
Explain the allusion "She was as determined as Katniss Everdeen".
It means the character was ready to face any challenge that came her way.
Identify the figurative language used in this sentence:
The crisp autumn leaves crunched beneath my feet, and the cool breeze smelled like pine and wood smoke.
Imagery
How does the metaphor "a sea of faces" impact the meaning of the quote?
It suggests there are many people, creating a crowded and overwhelming mood.
"She moved through the crowd with the grace of Athena, wise and calm even in the chaos around her."
What is an example of an allusion?
Use an idiom to say it's raining heavily.
It's raining cats and dogs
How does the phrase "the wind whispered through the trees" help you understand the mood of the scene? Explain your thinking.
The phrase uses personification, making the wind seem like it can whisper like a person. This helps create a calm and peaceful mood because whispering is soft and quiet. It makes the scene feel gentle and relaxing.
"The dog ran."
"The dog sprinted."
Explain why the word choice for "sprinted" makes the second sentence better.
Because it gives a clearer picture and makes the sentence more exciting.
What effect does the figurative language in "The classroom was a buzzing beehive" have on the tone?
It shows the classroom is noisy and busy, creating an energetic tone.