Figurative Language 1
Identify this example of figurative language.
Her laugh was like nails on a chalkboard.
What is a simile?
What kind of figurative language is this?
The lightning split the sky into a spiderweb of color.
What is a metaphor?
What kind of rhyme scheme does this poem have?
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall
What is end rhyme?
Some authors use storms to represent danger. This is an example of _________.
What is symbolism?
When Jimmy got to school, his eyes were half closed. His feet drug against the tile, and his voice was quiet. He yawned as the teacher spoke, and his head lay on his desk.
What can we infer about how Jimmy is feeling?
Jimmy is feeling tired.
Identify this example of figurative language.
Our heads collided with a bang.
What is onomatopoeia?
Identify the kind of figurative language in this sentence.
The mop hit the floor with a wet smack.
What is onomatopoeia?
Identify the kind of rhyming in this sentence.
Standing brave in a secret cave.
What is internal rhyme?
When a poem has no structure or rhyme scheme, it is called a ____ ______ poem.
What is free verse?
The score was 9-5 in the end. I stomped my way to mom's car and threw my bag in the backseat. My head was pounding and I had a frown on my face. When we got home, I went straight to my room and slammed the door shut.
What can we infer about how the speaker feels about her softball game?
The speaker feels angry.
Identify this example of figurative language.
His attitude is a rotten fish in the sun.
What is a metaphor?
Identify the type of figurative language.
The lady's hair was like a rat's nest.
What is a simile?
Identify the rhyming pattern in this poem.
She has long hair
It hangs down to the floor
She wants even more
But I don't know what for
What is an ABAB pattern?
When a phrase is repeated more than once.
What is repetition?
The smile on my face is huge. My steps skip when I walk. Nothing can go wrong on this perfect day.
What can we infer about how the speaker is feeling?
The speaker is feeling happy.
This kind of figurative language is used often in poetry, and generally takes place over the entire poem.
What is an extended metaphor?
Identify what kind of figurative language is used in this sentence.
The sky screamed in frustration.
What is personification?
Identify the rhyming scheme in this poem.
Upon a nice spring day
Let's take a look at nature's way
Breathe the scent of nice fresh air
Feel the breeze in your hair
What is an AABB pattern?
When a poem rhymes inside of the same line, it is called _____ ______.
What is internal rhyme?
The sun beats hot on my face
I feel as if the heat never leaves this place
Sweat drips down my skin
The popsicle melts in the bin
Using context clues, what season is it in this poem?
What is summer?
Identify this example of figurative language.
The sun winked out of the sky.
What is personification?
What kind of figurative language is being used in this sentence?
The alligator ate an apple at the apple orchard.
What is alliteration?
Label the rhyme scheme.
The sun begins to climb
It is a lovely time
The birds begin to sing
And fly on gentle wing
The sky is bright and blue
I feel so very free
I look at1 the, view
And sit beneath the tree
The breeze is blowing soft and light
It makes the day feel cool and slow
I watch the clouds go drifting by
The world is calm and very bright
I feel a gentle, quiet glow
And look toward the open sky
AABB ABAB ABCABC
When a poem rhymes and the end of each line it is called ___ ____.
What is end rhyme?
When we woke up, the tree in the backyard had fallen. Leaves scattered everywhere like little ants. The bridge has flooded, and we had to go around to get to school. At school, Sara said, "Did your power go out too?" I said no, and told her about the tree. "Wow," said Jim, "there was so much rain last night."
Using context clues, tell me what happened last night.
There was a bad storm.