Figurative Language Continued

​Figurative Language

​A creative way to enhance writing

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Review

​Figurative Language is a fun and creative way to improve writing by using words. It makes the text more engaging and memorable to the reader by using imagery.

​Examples of Figurative Language:
Simile Metaphor Personification

Compares 2 objects using "like" or "as".

Example:
He swims like a fish.

​​Simile

Compares 2 objects stating that something is something else.
Example:
Grandad is a wise owl.

​​Metaphor

​Giving human traits to a non-human item.
Example:
The story jumped off the pages.

​​Personification

Multiple Choice

What figurative language is this an example of?

The house is as clean as a whistle.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

Multiple Choice

What figurative language is this an example of?

The flower hugged the earth after being blown over by the wind.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a metaphor?

• She is as tall as a tree.

• Food is fuel for the body.

• The car groaned as we got inside.

• The tree danced in the wind.

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of personification?

• Her long hair is an ocean of waves.

• He is as fast as a cheetah.

• The cat is a demon.

• The ocean waves danced in the moonlight.

Multiple Choice

The assignment was a breeze is an example of a ...

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

Fill in the Blanks

What two things are being compared in this simile?

She is as thin as a toothpick.

Fill in the Blanks

What is "diary" being compared to?

Her diary was her best friend, guarding her secrets.

​The use of colors or objects to represent ideas or qualities.

​​Symbolism

A message or lesson that all can learn from.
Does not include specific characters or details from a text.
It is UNIVERSAL.

​​Theme

​Tips for Finding Theme

​*Read the entire text
*Review the topics of the story
*Ask yourself: What is the author trying to teach about the topic

*Create a theme statement

*Find evidence to support your theme

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could be a theme of a story?

• A girl having a birthday

• A talking dog

• friendship

• Telling the truth is better than lying

Multiple Choice

Which is not an example of symbolism?

• A Rabbit's Foot

• The Statue of Liberty

• running as fast as a cheetah

• a book to show knowledge

Multiple Choice

A theme is specific to the book it is found in.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

Which is not a theme?

• Your mistakes do not define you.

• Do not let fear stop you from succeeding.

• Ponyboy discovered what friendship really is.

• Hard work brings its own rewards.

Multiple Choice

The American flag is a symbol of ...

• friendship

• freedom

• wisdom

• life