Figurative Language
A comparison, which uses like or as, is called....
What is a simile?
Kevin is a very talented soccer player. One reason he's so good is because he has played for many years. Another reason is because he practices every day after school. You can always find Kevin on the soccer field. He'll be kicking the ball around and practicing different kicks into the goal. He's sure to make the all-state team this year.
What is the main idea?
Spiders belong to a group of animals called arachnids. They came in all shapes, sizes and colors. All spiders have eight legs, but they have different numbers of eyes--two, four, six or eight. And even though no spiders have wings, all of them have fangs.
From this paragraph, you can infer spiders are dangerous, not insects, or use their legs to catch food?
What is spiders are not insects.
Ben wanted the potato chips that were on the top shelf in the cabinet. In order to reach them, he found a stool to climb on. The stool started to wobble beneath him just as he was about to reach the top shelf. Still, he reached higher for the big bag of potato chips. Just as he grabbed it, the stool wen toppling over. Ben lost his balance and landed with a thud on the kitchen floor.
Identify the cause and effect.
Cause: Ben lost his balance.
Effect: Ben fell on the floor
The scalding water burned Emma's hand. The word scalding means:
What is hot?
Which figurative language is this example?
"The glass of water hit the spot."
What is an idiom?
Whales are different than most other ocean animals. Not only do they give birth to live young instead of laying eggs, but they are also warm-blooded. A whale's body temperature stays the same whether it's skimming the warm ocean surface or swimming deep down in the cold currents. Whales are one of the only mammals that live in the ocean.
What is the main idea?
What is whales are different from most other ocean animals?
Leonardo da Vinci was born in Italy in 1452. Besides being a great artist, he is well-known for his many inventions. He kept notes on all of his ideas. Among his notes were designs for a parachute, a diving suit and a flying machine similar to today's helicopter.
From this paragraph, you can infer that Da Vinci was ahead of his time, he was a better artist than inventor, or he painted the Mona Lisa?
What is Da Vinci was a man ahead of his time?
A snowstorm had arrived and the snow was falling heavily. As Carlos looked out the window, all he could see was a thick wall of white. The snowstorm was supposed to last all day, so the city schools were closed. The next morning, Carlos looked out the window again. It had stopped snowing and the ground looked like a thick, soft, white blanket. It was a perfect day for sledding!
Identify the cause/effect
Cause: There was a big snowstorm
Effect: The snow on the ground was perfect for sledding
The humble man always praised others before himself. The word humble means pleasant, modest, or happy?
What is modest?
Sound effects are an example of _______________
What is an onomatopoeia?
Yesterday, a huge tornado blew through three small towns in Kansas. Even though the tornado wasn't very big, it caused a lot of destruction. Six homes were destroyed, and the roof was blown off a local shopping mall. Many trees were also uprooted and power lines fell down. It's amazing that nobody was seriously hurt.
What is the main idea?
What is a tornado caused a lot of destruction in Kansas?
Jackie Robinson did something nobody had ever done before. He was the first African-American to play on a Major League Baseball team-the Brooklyn Dodgers. Robinson had to deal with racism all over the county. But, whenever things got difficult, his courage and determination kept him going.
From this paragraph, you can infer that Jackie Robinson is a great figure in history, he played many sports, or is in the Hall of Fame?
What is...Jackie Robinson is a great figure in history.
Lindsey was in a hurry this morning. She was running late and she had to make the 7:30 bus. However, she had to make a quick phone call before leaving the house. She needed to remind Justin to bring their science project to school. Finally, Lindsey ran out the door and headed towards the bus stop. She had done her best to be on time, but as she turned the corner, she saw the school bus driving away.
Identify the cause/effect.
Cause: Lindsey made a phone call.
Effect: Lindsey missed the school bus.
The woman was compassionate towards the hurt animal. The word compassionate means sympathetic, indifferent, or harsh.
What is sympathetic?
Which figurative language is this example?
My brother is a bear when he doesn't get his way.
What is a metaphor?
Kwanzaa, a Swahili word meaning "fruits of the harvest," is an African American celebration filled with special meaning. Even the colors of Kwanzaa (black, red, and green) are symbolic. Black represents African American skin tones, red is a reminder of struggle and sacrifice, and the color green represents hope for the future.
What is the main idea?
What is Kwanzaa is a celebration full of special meaning?
In 1969, Apollo 11's successful landing on the moon was seen on TV all around the world. At last, men had walked on the moon! Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin became famous American heroes. This mission was a great achievement of the U.S. Space program, and led to six more Apollo flight in the years to come.
From this paragraph, you can infer that Armstrong and Aldrin watched the Apollo landing, were astronauts, or planned future Apollo missions?
What is Armstrong and Aldrin were astronauts?
We had a great time at the animal park. We saw lots of animals, including lions. They seemed happy living in their natural habitat, as they played with each other and relaxed in the sun. Although they seemed dangerously close to us, we knew we were safe behind the fence. However, I still got scared when one of the lions got up, turned his head and roared towards the crowd. I turned and ran as fast as I could.
Identify the cause/effect.
Cause: The lion roared toward the crowd
Effect: I turned and ran away
_____________ is giving human qualities to nonliving objects.
What is personification?
Darius is a very good student. He spends a lot of time studying in the library, and he is always raising his hand in class to answer questions. He is very smart and he has written some amazing book reports. After school, Darius also tutors several students in both math and science. Darius is one of the hardest-working students in his class.
What is the main idea?
What is Darius is a hard-working student?
A fairy tale is a make-believe story with characters such as princes, and magical creatures like dragons or witches. Usually, the plot of the story is a struggle between good and evil, with good winning in the end. This is why many fairy tales end with, "And they lived happily ever after!"
From this paragraph, you can infer...fairy tales are nonfiction, fiction, or poetry?
What is fairy tales are fiction?
Betsy baked a special dessert for her dad's birthday. She baked his favorite-blueberry pie. When the pie was finished baking and had cooled off, Betsy snuck a tiny bite. She was shocked at the sour taste! When Betsey turned around, she noticed a cup of sugar sitting on the counter. Betsy had forgotten to add it to the pie filling!
Identify the cause and effect.
Cause: Betsy forgot to add sugar.
Effect: The pie had a sour taste
The party guests all looked elegant. The word elegant means exquisite, new, or unattractive?
What is exquisite?