Figurative Language
What type of figurative language is used in the following sentence:
"The wind was a wild beast, howling through the narrow mountain pass and clawing at the hikers’ heavy jackets."
Metaphor
"In the kitchen, the old teapot began to shriek, demanding to be taken off the stove."
What does this example of personification mean?
Since a teapot cannot actually feel or speak, these words describe the high-pitched, loud sound of the steam.
"He reached out to add the final piece, his hand as steady as a mountain even though his heart was racing."
Write the simile from this sentence.
"his hand as steady as a mountain"
"As Leo walked onto the stage, his heart was a drum, beating a loud and steady rhythm against his ribs."
Write the metaphor you see in this sentence.
His heart was a drum
Read this excerpt.
"After three hours of hiking uphill in the humidity, Leo felt like he was melting. When they finally reached the summit, he dropped his heavy pack and sighed. 'I think my backpack weighs a ton,' he groaned to his sister,' and I’m pretty sure my legs have turned into lead.'"
What does the author show when using HYPERBOLE in this sentence?
To emphasize, or show, how extremely heavy Leo's backpack is and how exhausted Leo is.
What type of figurative language is this an example of?
"The old floorboards groaned under our feet."
Personification
"The heavy wooden door groaned on its rusty hinges as it opened. Inside, the dust danced in the pale shafts of light, and the ancient stairs complained loudly with every step that Leo took toward the second floor."
Write ONE example of personification from this paragraph.
1) heavy wooden door groaned
2) the dust danced in the pale shafts of light
3) the ancient stairs complained loudly
Read the following paragraph from a story about a basketball game:
"With only ten seconds left on the clock, Sarah grabbed the rebound. She dashed down the court, her sneakers squeaking on the polished wood. She moved as fast as a streak of lightning toward the basket, ignoring the shouting fans in the bleachers."
The author uses this simile to....
emphasize the incredible speed of Sarah’s movement.
Read this sentence from a story:
"The homework assignment was a brick sitting in Leo’s backpack, weighing him down all weekend."
What 2 things is the metaphor in this sentence comparing?
Homework assignment and a brick
"By the time Leo crossed the finish line, he was gasping for air. He said, 'I’m so thirsty I could drink the entire Atlantic Ocean right now!'"
The author uses the hyperbole primarily to —
emphasize the extreme level of Leo’s thirst.
What type of figurative language is this an example of?
"The classroom was a zoo during the indoor recess."
Metaphor
Read this poem:
"The sun was an angry eye in the sky,
staring down at the dry, yellow grass.
The flowers bowed their heads,
begging for a single drop of rain."
Why does the author use personification in this line of the poem?
to emphasize, or show, how badly the plants are wilting from the heat and need water
'The Night Sky'
(1) The moon was a silver lantern,
(2) Hanging high above the trees.
(3) The stars were scattered like grains of sugar,
(4) Blown about by a cosmic breeze.
Which line contains a simile?
Line 3
Read the following passage from a story about a school play:
"As the curtain began to rise, Leo took a deep breath. He looked out at the dark theater, but his mind was a stormy sea of doubt. He worried he would forget his lines or trip over his costume in front of the entire sixth grade."
Why does the author use this metaphor?
The author is comparing his nervous, swirling thoughts to a rough, crashing ocean. This helps the reader understand that Leo is extremely anxious and overwhelmed.
Which of these sentences is an example of hyperbole?
D.
Read the following paragraph:
"(1) Maya stood in the middle of her bedroom and sighed. (2) Her mother had told her to clean it an hour ago, but the task felt impossible. (3) There were mountains of laundry covering the floor, and a billion toys were scattered from one corner to the other. (4) Maya knew it would take her at least a decade to find her desk again."
What type of figurative language does the author use in this paragraph AND WHAT 2 SENTENCES SHOW IT?
Hyperbole - sentences 3 and 4
"The Summer Storm"
(1) The clouds gathered their heavy grey cloaks,
(2) Blocking out the golden face of the sun.
(3) Then the lightning danced across the sky,
(4) While the thunder chased the rain until it won.
Which 2 lines contain personification?
Lines 3 and 4
"The Winter Morning"
(1) The frosted grass was white and cold,
(2) Like silver coins upon the ground.
(3) The sun arose, a ball of gold,
(4) Without a single breath of sound.
Which line contains a simile?
Line 2
"By the fourth hour of the trip, the car had become a tiny island. Outside, the rain poured down in sheets, hiding the road and the trees. Inside, Leo and his sister were surrounded by a sea of snack wrappers and tangled charging cables, trapped away from the rest of the world." "
What does the author mean with this metaphor?
This emphasizes the feeling of being trapped or alone during the long, rainy drive.
"Leo sat at his desk, staring at the clock on the wall. He felt like he had been waiting for a century just to hear his grade."
Why does the author use hyperbole here?
The author uses this exaggeration to help the reader understand Leo's extreme impatience and anxiety. Since a "century" is 100 years, it is impossible for Leo to have actually waited that long for a test grade.
What is the SAME and what is DIFFERENT between a simile and a metaphor?
Same: They both compare 2 things
Different: A simile uses "like" or "as" to compare the 2 things. A metaphor compares 2 things without using "like" or "as."
"Leo walked down the long, empty hallway. At the end of the hall, the classroom door stood tall and silent, guarding the secrets of the grade he was about to begin."
In this passage, the author uses personification to describe the classroom door to —
A. show that the door is very heavy and difficult for Leo to open.
B. suggest that the classroom is a place where students must be quiet.
C. emphasize the mystery and importance of what Leo will learn inside.
C
'The falling leaves were like tiny gold coins covering the lawn.'
If the author changed this to:
'The falling leaves were tiny gold coins covering the lawn,' how would the type of figurative language change?
Changes from a simile to a metaphor
"The snow was a white blanket."
"The classroom was a zoo."
"She was my sunshine on a rainy day."
What word in each sentence is a clue that the author is using a metaphor?
Was
"His backpack was stuffed with heavy textbooks, and his arms felt as though they were going to fall off by the time he reached the front doors of the school."
What does the author mean with his hyperbole?
Leo’s arms aren't literally going to fall off. The author uses this dramatic statement to emphasize how heavy the items are and how tired Leo’s muscles feel.