SIMILE
SIMILE? (DEF)
USE "LIKE" OR "AS" TO COMPARE TWO DIFFERENT THINGS (NOUNS)
METAPHOR? (DEF)
makes a direct comparison of two unlike things
PERSONIFICATION? (DEF)
Language that gives human characteristics to non-living things.
HYPERBOLE?
an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken seriously.
OUTRAGEOUS
shockingly bad or excessive.
as fragile as___________.
GLASS
Write a sentence using "was/is" a monster.
Think "who" and "why"
My older brother is a monster sometimes when he doesn't get his way.
What is being personified in the movie "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST"?
DRAW A PICTURE
What does "I'm starving to death" mean?
I'm extremely hungry.
Write a sentence using alliteration
Mary's mom made the most magnificent muffins I have every tasted on planet earth.
What is this sentence comparing?
The baby's cheeks were as soft as rose petals.
the baby's cheeks and rose petals
Complex sentence using "is a rollercoaster"
Even though my life is a rollercoaster, I still wouldn't change anything because of the people I have around me.
Write a sentence personifying a blank piece of paper
Hello Pencil! It's nice to see you again. I noticed yesterday that you were a little sharper than usual. Although I love that you want to look your best for the students, it would be nice if you had a softer approach.
Write a complex sentence with semicolon for " lasted an eternity"
Since my friends weren't mature enough to know when to shut up; their argument lasted for an eternity.
"HINT OR SUGGEST SOMETHING BAD HAPPENING" (SPELL/SENTENCE)
I-N-S-I-N-U-A-T-E
Write this sentence in literal terms and tell me what we are comparing.
The sunflower field stretched out like a golden carpet.
The sunflower field was 4 miles long.
sunflower field to a golden carpet.
Write a complex sentence with a non-essential clause using "is an airhead"
Although my sister, who is much older than me, is an airhead sometimes, I still love her; she's one of the kindest people I know.
Personify a car using a non-essential clause and a compound sentence.
My driver, who always forgets to fill me up with gas, banged me up pretty badly yesterday and now I'm embarrassed to go outside.
Write 1 a complex sentencing using "are/it's killing me".
SHOW OFF!
It's killing me that my older sister and I haven't spoken to each other after our fight two weeks ago; she's still upset and feels like I don't care about her feelings.
Write a complex sentence using a semicolon and the word despicable. Draw a picture to match.
Although I thought Jonah lying to her mother was despicable; she made sure to earn her mother's trust back.
Write a complex sentence and draw a picture: "as timeless as____"
Even if me and my friends argue I know our love for each other is as timeless as the pyramids.
Create a metaphor. Tell me what two UNALIKE things you're comparing. SHOW OFF ACADEMICALLY!
After hearing both sides of the argument I realized that Julius's argument is bulletproof; he had multiple: statistics, quotes, and a witness.
Personify your laptop with a complex sentence and a semi-colon
Although I've gotten used to people ruthlessly pushing my buttons, it's hard to get used to being cursed out because my internet won't work; now I have to call the IT department for therapy.
louder than thunder with a compound sentence
Inside the lunch room, the students are often louder than thunder, so I left and asked to eat lunch with Ms. Sharky instead.
OPPOSITE OF EASY TO BELIEVE (SPELL/DEFINE/ COMPOUND SENTENCE)
I-N-C-O-N-C-E-I-V-A-B-L-E
Something hard to imagine or believe.
For the past two years, my family thought it inconceivable that I would sign up for a cheerleading team, but after my friends started talking about it more, I thought it would be fun to try it out.