Simile, Metaphor, or Personification?
This type of figurative language compares two things using "like" or "as."
Simile
“The leaves danced in the wind.” Is this personification? Why?
Leaves can't dance. People can.
Is this a smile?
She likes to laugh.
Why?
Not a comparison.
“Time is money.” → is this a metaphor? Why?
It tells us that time IS money. A comparison between time and money.
True or false: We can make our writing better by adding figurative language.
True
This type of figurative language compares two things without using like or as.
Metaphor
“The alarm clock screamed at me.” Is this personofication? Why?
Alarm clocks can't scream, people can.
His smile was like sunshine.” → Is this a simile? What does this mean?
His smile was bright/warm/cheerful.
“The classroom was a zoo.” → What does this mean? Is this a metaphor?
The classroom was loud and chaotic.
This type of figurative language is a form of expression particular to a specific person or group of people, but it is NOT LITERAL.
Name the figurative language: The clock ran forward.
Personification
“The stars winked in the night sky.” Is this personification? Why?
Stars cant wink, people can!
The car screeched like an animal.” → Is this a simile? What does this mean?
The car made a loud, unpleasant sound.
Is this a metaphor?
His heart is like stone.
What does it mean?
He is not very emotional.
List 3 types of figurative language
simile, metaphor, personification
Identify the figurative language: "The rabbit was as slow as a sloth"
Simile?
“The old house groaned with every step.” → What does this mean?
The house made creaking noises.
“Her words cut like a knife.” → Is this a simile? What does this mean?
Her words were painful/hurtful.
“The city was a jungle.” → What does this mean?
Is this a metaphor?
The city was wild, dangerous, or overwhelming
Why do we use figurative language in our writing?
to help the reader better understand what we are trying to describe and make it more entertaining
Name the figurative language: He was a hurricane when he entered the room.
Metaphor
“The wind whispered secrets.” → What does this mean?
The wind made soft, mysterious sounds.
“The truth slipped through his hands like water.” → What does this mean? Is it a simile?
He couldn’t hold on to or control the truth.
“His mind was a locked door.”
What does this mean?
What type of figurative language is this?
No one could know what he was thinking.
What is the difference between LITERAL language and FIGURATIVE language.
Literal language means exactly what is said while figurative language has different meanings than the words that are used.