Figurative Language
What type of figurative language is this?
The bare tree's branches were sharp needles
Metaphor
I went into my bedroom. I put Dribble on top of my dresser. I tried to pet him and tell him he would be happy living with me. But it isn't easy to pet a turtle.
1st person
"What can we give Mom?" asked John.
"We can't afford something expensive," said Eva, "so maybe we could make breakfast for her or clean the house."
"Shh, here she comes!" whispered John.
What day is it?
Mothers Day or Mom's birthday
When is a prebuilt shed put together?
Before you take it home
Finish this:
My money don't jiggle, jiggle
It folds
What type of figurative language is this?
The dog was as wild as a hurricane
Simile
I'm so busy watching the dog I don't even notice it's started to rain. Don't bother me. Don't bother the dog, neither. I'm looking for the place I first saw him. Does he live here? I wonder.
1st person
Tessa stood in the school hallway, staring at the unfamiliar faces. She looked around and finally saw Room 302 just down the hall. She hesitated, reminded herself to breathe, and walked into the classroom.
Why is she nervous?
First day at a new school
Why would you rebalance something?
To make it balance again
Which music artist came out with the rap album Donda?
Kanye West
What type of figurative language is this?
The rock cried as the kid threw him into the water
You have to find Homer. He's your friend. You enter the front yard through the old, rusty gate. You tiptoe around to the back of the house. You see a stone bench and an empty fish pond, but no Homer.
2nd person
The art teacher walked past each student, looking at each painting, sometimes nodding, sometimes frowning. When she reached Ava's painting, she looked at it for a long moment. Then she slowly began to smile.
Why did the teacher smile?
Ava's painting was good
What can a submarine do that a regular boat can't?
Go underwater
Name one judge on American Idol
Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie
What type of figurative language is this?
Charlie chugged Chad's chocolate
Henry's sister was very, very old. Almost fourteen. She didn't ever argue with Henry or Mark. In fact, she hardly talked to them at all because she was so old and wise and almost grown up. Her name was Elizabeth.
3rd
Mr. Garza handed back the written reports. Dillon smiled when he saw the gold star on the top of his paper.
"For our next project," Mr. Garza announced, "you will be asked to read your reports aloud to the class." Dillon began to tremble, and his heart sank to his feet.
Why did Dillion look at his feet?
He does not like presenting in front of the class
What is a restless person more likely to do?
Wiggle around
Who is the actress that plays MJ in the new Spiderman Trilogy?
Zendaya
What type of figurative language is this?
I am the hungriest person in the world
Hyperbole
You sleep a long time. At one point you wake. Lerna has put food on a tray beside the bed: clear broth and sliced fruit and a cup of tea, all long gone to room temperature. You eat and drink, then go into the bathroom.
2nd
"Please take your shoes off," Isabelle urged. Maya slid off her shoes and stepped into Isabelle's room. She looked at the orderly space, where everything matched, everything was in place, and everything was spotless.
Maya thought, I don't think Isabelle would like my room very much.
What do you think Mayas room looks like
Messy
Who has a more forceful personality?
Bossy
Which two music artists created the song Industry Baby?
Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow