Figurative Language in Two Roads by Joseph Bruchac

Figurative Language in Two Roads by Joseph Bruchac

Ms. Garrett 6th Grade ELA

Simile

A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind. Similes use the words like or as.

Simile in Two Roads

"My heart is pounding like a drum as we wait for the signal." (page 8)

Fill in the Blank

In this simile: "My heart is pounding like a drum as we wait for the signal." Cal is comparing his heart to...

Metaphor

A metaphor is a figure of speech that is used to make a comparison between two things that aren't alike but do have something in common.

Metaphor Example

The ballerina was a swan, gliding across the stage.

Fill in the Blank

In this metaphor: The ballerina was a swan, gliding across the stage. The writer is comparing the ballerina to...

Personification

Personification is when you give an animal or object qualities or abilities that only a human can have. Personification is what writers use to bring non-human things to life.

Personification in Two Roads

"Those questions and a dozen more are elbowing one another inside my head." (page 103)

Fill in the Blank

In this example of personification: "Those questions and a dozen more are elbowing one another inside my head." What word is being given human abilities?

Fill in the Blank

In this example of personification: "Those questions and a dozen more are elbowing one another inside my head." What word is the CLUE that this is personification?

Multiple Choice

"The light from the half moon is throwing a shadow across his face." (page 85)

The quote above is an example of what kind of figurative language?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

Multiple Choice

"I'm so confused the words are spilling out of my mouth like water from a tipped bucket." (page 61)

The quote above is an example of what type of figurative language?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

Poll

How do you feel about your understanding of figurative language?

• This is SO easy! I already knew this.

• I understand it but I need more practice.

• I'm very confused and don't understand what is going on.