Figurative Language
"Rumors often spread like wildfire" is an example of which type of figurative language.
A. simile
B. personification
C. alliteration
What is a simile?
Counting Sheep
Toss and Turn, turn and toss.
At least a million sheep I count.
Toss and turn, I still can't sleep.
Instead the sheep jump one by one.
The italicized text shows hyperbole, which uses extreme language to describe something. What is the purpose of this line?
A. It shows how good the narrator is at math. B. It suggests a long time has passed. C. It shows that the poem takes place on a farm.
What is C. It shows that the poem takes place on a farm.
"Homework! Oh, Homework! I hate you! You stink! I wish I could wash you away in the sink, if only a bomb would explode you to bits. Homework! Oh, homework! You're giving me fits." Identify one example of rhyme in this poem.
What is stink, sink or bits, fits?
"He is like a bull in a china shop".
What is careless and clumsy in the way they move and behave?
Anytime You Need a Friend (By Mariah Carey) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gTRCVKuInE
“Anytime you need a friend
I will be here
You’ll never be alone again
So don’t you fear
Even if you’re miles away
I’m by your side”
What is the "Big Idea" that has to do with the message (theme) of the lyrics?
A. Growth B. Intelligence C. Friendship
What is Friendship?
"These shoes are killing me" is an example of what type of figurative language?
A. Hyperbole
B. Simile
C. Alliteration
What is a hyperbole?
cont. Counting Sheep
I don't know why this doesn't work.
Why do I lie here awake?
Wait a sec! Don't sheep need sleep?
Back in the pen they go.
"Good night, sheep," I say to them,
And then I promptly fall asleep.
The italicized text requires an inference, about missing details. Based on the text, which is most likely to be true?
A. The narrator is now completely awake B. The narrator stopped counting sheep. C. The narrator gathers the sheep to count them.
What is B. The narrator stopped counting sheep.
"Bursting through the door, the flustered mother screamed uncontrollably at the innocent teacher who gave her child an F." ____________ would be the tone of this poem.
What is anger? (frustration, frantic, disorderly, wild, uncontrollable)
Under the weather
What is "Not feeling well?"
"Flames" by David Guetta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-D7hBRCF_Q
Don't stop, tomorrow's another day Don't stop, tomorrow you'll feel no pain Just keep moving Don't stop the past'll trip you up You know, right now's gotta be enough Just keep moving
What is the "Big Idea" that has to do with the theme or message of the lyrics?
A. Perseverance (never give up) B. Be Yourself C. Love
What is "Perseverance (never give up)?"
"The angry storm pounded on the door" is an example of what type of figurative language?
A. Simile
B. Personification
C. Onomatopoeia
What is personification?
Counting Sheep
Toss and Turn, turn and toss.
At least a million sheep I count.
Toss and turn, I still can't sleep.
Instead the sheep jump one by one.
I don't know why this doesn't work.
Why do I lie here awake?
Wait a sec! Don't sheep need sleep?
Back in the pen they go.
"Good night, sheep," I say to them,
And then I promptly fall asleep.
What is the main theme of the poem?
A. If you keep working and don't give up, your hard work will pay off. B. There is nothing more important than getting a good night's sleep. C. Sometimes the best way to achieve something is to stop trying so hard.
What is C. Sometimes the best way to achieve something is to stop trying so hard.
"She huddled in the corner, clutching her tattered blanket and shaking convulsively, as she feverishly searched the room for the unknown dangers that awaited her." What is the mood of this stanza?
What is suspenseful? (frightening, scary)
Give someone the cold shoulder
What is "ignore someone?"
"High Hopes" - by Panic at the Disco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH_OnJk6QqU
Had to have high, high hopes for a living Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision Always had high, high hopes (High, high hopes) Had to have high, high hopes for a living Didn't know how but I always had a feeling I was gonna be that one in a million Always had high, high hopes (High, high hopes)
What is the "Big Idea" that has to do with the theme (message) of the lyrics?
A. Good vs Evil B. Friendship C. Dream Big
What is "Dream Big?"
"Samuel quite quickly answered the question" is an example of what type of figurative language?
A. Personification
B. Hyperbole
C. Alliteration
What is alliteration?
My Garden
I squinted my eyes and swat at flies
I see tomatoes red and plump.
But there's a worm that makes me squirm
It moves, which makes me jump.
Next up I spy, roaming by,
Spiders creeping before my eyes!
Their silky threads are deadly beds
For all the buzzing flies.
I could have grown in a pest-free zone,
Chasing insects from their place.
But creepy crawlies matter, too.
They need a home, a little space.
The italicized text shows a metaphor, which compares two things without using "like" or "as." (instead uses helping verbs) What is the purpose of the text?
A. It shows that spider webs trap flies in a garden B. It suggests that spiders and flies work together in a garden. C. It hints that webs will hurt new tomatoes.
What is A. It shows that spider webs trap flies in a garden
"There’s a new kid on the block, And boy, that kid is tough, That new kid punches hard, That new kid plays real rough, That new kid’s big and strong, With muscles everywhere, That new kid tweaked my arm, That new kid pulled my hair. That new kid likes to fight, And picks on all the guys, That new kid scares me some, (That new kid’s twice my size), That new kid stomped my toes, That new kid swiped my ball, That new kid’s really bad, I don’t care for her at all." Name the theme of this poem.
A. Girls are tougher than boys B. Don't underestimate someone because of their gender C. It's better to have muscles than be skinny.
What is don't underestimate someone because of their gender?
Go on a wild goose chase
What is "To do something pointless?"
Scars To Your Beautiful by Alessia Cara https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_epVgBDPBOg
And there's a hope that's waiting for you in the dark You should know you're beautiful just the way you are And you don't have to change a thing The world could change its heart No scars to your beautiful, we're stars and we're beautiful Oh, oh, oh Oh-oh, oh, oh And you don't have to change a thing The world could change its heart No scars to your beautiful, we're stars and we're beautiful
What is the "Big Idea" (theme) that has to do with the message to the lyrics?
A. Love Yourself B. Dream C. Good vs Evil
What is dream?
"Poetry is an ancient old man." This is an example of what type of figurative language?
A. Metaphor
B. Alliteration
C. Onomatopoeia
What is a metaphor?
My Garden
I squinted my eyes and swat at flies
I see tomatoes red and plump.
But there's a worm that makes me squirm
It moves, which makes me jump.
Next up I spy, roaming by,
Spiders creeping before my eyes!
Their silky threads are deadly beds
For all the buzzing flies.
I could have grown in a pest-free zone,
Chasing insects from their place.
But creepy crawlies matter, too.
They need a home, a little space.
What is the main theme of the poem?
A. Even things you might not like have the right to live. B. It takes a lot of hard work to create something beautiful. C. Growing your own food is more rewarding than buying it.
What is A. Even things you might not like have the right to live.
Starting Again – “Welcome to New York” (by Taylor Swift) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3-nRUlKXPk
“Walking through a crowd, the village is aglow
Kaleidoscope of loud heartbeats under coats
Everybody here wanted something more
Searching for a sound we hadn’t heard before”
What is the theme?
A. Kaleidoscopes are beautiful. B. Big cities can offer so many new experiences. C. Don't walk in a big city at night.
What is "Big cities can offer so many new experiences?"
Go back to the drawing board
What is "Start over?"
“I’ll Be There for You” by The Rembrandts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZqcB2hEJcc
“I’ll be there for you
when the rain starts to pour.
I’ll be there for you
like I’ve been there before.
I’ll be there for you
’cause you’re there for me too.”
What is the "Big Idea" or the message of the lyrics?
A. Friendship B. Forgiveness C. Bravery
What is friendship?