Similes
Which word is used in a simile to compare two things?
like or as
True or False: A metaphor uses like or as.
False
Personification means giving human traits to what?
Animals, objects, ideas
(non living things)
What is onomatopoeia?
A word that says the sound.
Identify the figurative language AND tell me what type it is:
The leaves danced in the wind.
Personification
Identify the simile in this sentence:
The classroom was as quiet as a mouse.
as quiet as a mouse
Identify the metaphor in this sentence:
The classroom was a zoo.
(what two things are we comparing)
classroom = zoo
Identify the personification:
The wind whispered through the trees.
Which word is an onomatopoeia?
A) fast
B) splash
C) bright
Identify the figurative language:
Her laugh was music to my ears.
Metaphor
Which sentence contains a simile?
A) The sun smiled down.
B) Her backpack was heavy.
C) He ran like the wind.
C. He ran like the wind
Which sentence is a metaphor?
A) She was as brave as a lion.
B) He is a shining star.
C) The bell rang loudly.
B
Which human action is given in this sentence?
The alarm clock screamed at me.
screamed
Identify the onomatopoeia:
The fireworks went BOOM!
BOOM!
Which sentence uses a simile?
A) The thunder roared.
B) He was a rock.
C) She moved like a shadow.
C - She moved like a shadow
What two things are being compared in this simile?
Her smile was like sunshine on a rainy day.
Her smile and sunshine
What does this metaphor mean?
My brain is a sponge.
I absorb information easily.
Which sentence shows personification?
A) The dog barked loudly.
B) The sun smiled down.
C) The ball rolled away.
B - The sun smiled down
Which sentence uses onomatopoeia?
A) The rain fell slowly.
B) The door slammed shut.
C) The rain went drip-drop on the roof.
C - Drip-drop
What TYPES of figurative language are being used here?
The angry door slammed—BANG!
Onomatopoeia - BANG
Angry Door - personification
What does this simile suggest?
The test felt like a mountain.
The test was difficult
Which metaphor best describes someone who never gives up?
A) a melting ice cube
B) a brick wall
C) a broken pencil
B - A brick wall
Why is this personification effective?
The homework begged me to finish it.
It shows pressure/urgency in a relatable way
Why do authors use onomatopoeia?
To make writing more vivid and engaging.
To help the reader understand better.
Explain why this is NOT a simile:
He is a cheetah on the field.
It’s a metaphor, no like/as
Fix this sentence by turning it into a simile:
The dog was fast.
Example:
The dog was as fast as lightning.
Explain why this sentence is a metaphor and what it means:
Homework is a monster.
Homework is scary, overwhelming, or stressful
Fix this sentence using personification:
The door was old.
Example: The door groaned as it opened
Replace the verb with an onomatopoeia:
The glass broke.
Example:
The glass shattered - SMASH!
Rewrite this sentence using a different type of figurative language while keeping the same meaning.
The classroom was a zoo.
Teacher check
- NOT a metaphor
- Must be an onomatopoeia, personification, or simile
Create a simile to describe excitement without using happy.
Teacher Check
- Like or As
- Comparing two things to show someone is excited
Create a metaphor to describe school.
Teacher Check
- No like/as
- Comparing school to something else
Create a sentence using personification to show fear.
Teacher Check
- Shows fear
- Includes a non living thing
Write a sentence using onomatopoeia to show tension or action.
Teacher check
- Must include a sound word!
Create one sentence that includes two different types of figurative language.
Teacher Check