Similes & Metaphors
This comparison uses the words "like" or "as"
Simile
Giving human qualities to objects or animals is called what?
Personification
What is hyperbole?
An extreme exaggeration
What is alliteration?
The repetition of beginning consonant sounds
"The classroom is a zoo." What type of figurative language is this?
a metaphor
"Her smile was as bright as the sun." What type of figurative language is this?
Simile
Give me an example of Personification from a movie
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"Iām so hungry I could eat a horse." What is being exaggerated?
Hunger
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers." What makes this alliteration?
The constant sound / letter of "p"
"The stars danced playfully in the sky." What figurative language is used?
personification
"Time is a thief." What type of figurative language is this?
Metaphor
Why do writers use personification in their writing?
To make descriptions vivid/relatable
"She ran a million miles today." What is exaggerated?
How far she ran
Why do authors use alliteration?
To create rhythm or emphasis
"Busy bees buzzed by the blooming flowers." Which figurative device is this?
alliteration
Create your own simile comparing a school day to a rollercoaster.
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"The angry storm pounded on the roof." What is being personified?
The storm
Why might an author use hyperbole?
For humor or emphasis
"Which sentence uses alliteration?"
A. The dog barked loudly at the mailman.
B. Lucy loves licking lemon lollipops.
C. The sun set behind the mountains.
B. Lucy loves licking lemon lollipops
"I told you a million times!" What is this an example of?
Hyperbole
Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor
Simile = comparing two things using "like" or "as"
Metaphor = comparing two things using "is" or "are"
Write your own sentence with personification about homework.
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Create your own hyperbole about middle school
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Create your own alliteration about a classroom.
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"The clouds were fluffy like cotton candy." What type of figurative language is this?
Simile