Figurative Language
What is a similie?
I like to eat grandma.
I like to eat, grandma.
Our country's highest politician, the president, has the job of making sure our country stays safe
Politician means someone involved in politics professionally.
The dog ran to the mailbox with brown fur.
The dog with brown fur ran to the mailbox. MM
Break a Leg
What is an idiom?
I think its awesome.
I think it's awesome.
The lawyer had tangible evidence, such as a hammer, a car, and keys, to show that the person stole the car.
Tangible means physical
Walking home at night, the trees looked like spooky aliens
As Jonas was walking home at night, the trees looked like spooky aliens. DM
Life is a rollercoaster
What is a metaphor?
What do you think of, this dress.
What do you think of this dress?
Animals from the equine group, such as horses and zebras, are hoofed mammals
Equine means horse family.
Riding in the sports car, the world whizzed by rapidly
As Jane was riding in the sports car, the world whizzed by rapidly. DM
She talks a mile a minute
What is a hyperbole?
Their really awesome don't you agree?
They're really awesome, don't you agree?
In the fall, the bright foliage is a delight to see. Red, orange, and yellow leaves and vegetation paint the world for our enjoyment.
Foliage means leaves, flowers, branches
The patient was referred to the physician with stomach pains
The patient with stomach pains was referred to the physician. MM
The flowers danced to the wind
What is personification?
I walk to the store and I bought milk.
I walked to the store and I bought milk.
OR
I walk to the store and buy milk.
The voters were so upset about the outcome of the election that a skirmish broke out and the police had to break it up.
Skirmish means fight.
She wore a bicycle helmet on her head that was too large
She wore a bicycle helmet that was too large on her head. MM