Figurative Language Slides (Meta, Hype, Sim, Person)

Figurative Language

Figurative Language - Imagery

Metaphor, Simile, Personification, Hyperbole, Onomatopoeia, Alliteration

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand figurative language?

Figurative Language

Metaphor

• Definition: A comparison between two things that are not alike, saying one is the other to show how they are similar in some way. For example, saying "time is a thief" means time can take away moments from us like a thief takes things.

Simile

• Definition: A comparison between two different things using the words "like" or "as." For example, saying "as brave as a lion" means someone is very brave, comparing them to a lion.

Multiple Choice

Is this a simile or metaphor?

"Her smile was like sunshine, brightening everyone’s day."

• Simile

• Metaphor

Multiple Choice

Is this a simile or metaphor?

"The classroom was a zoo during recess."

• Simile

• Metaphor

Figurative Language

Personification

• Definition: Giving human qualities or characteristics to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, saying "the wind whispered through the trees" makes it sound like the wind can speak.

Hyperbole

• Definition: An exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. For example, saying "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse" means you are very hungry, but you don’t really mean you would eat a whole horse.

Multiple Choice

Is this a hyperbole or personification?

"The flowers danced in the breeze."

• Hyperbole

• Personification

Multiple Choice

Is this a hyperbole or personification?

"I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!"

• Hyperbole

• Personification

Figurative Language

Onomatopoeia

Onomatopoeia is the formation of a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes. Words like "buzz," "sizzle," "clang," and "whisper" are examples—they sound like the noises they represent.

• She dropped the heavy book, and it hit the floor with a loud thud.

• The bacon sizzled in the pan, filling the kitchen with a mouth-watering aroma.

• The bees buzzed around the garden, darting from flower to flower.

Multiple Choice

1. Which sentence uses onomatopoeia?

• The cat purred softly as she stroked its fur.

• The children were happy to see the colorful balloons.

• The road was long and winding through the mountains.

• She wore a bright red dress to the party.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence includes an example of onomatopoeia?

• The flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.

• The clock ticked loudly in the silent room.

• They quickly packed their bags for the trip.

• He glanced out the window at the sunny sky.

Alliteration

Alliteration is the repetition of the same beginning sound in closely placed words. It’s often used to create rhythm or emphasize a certain feeling.

"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."

The repeated "p" sound makes it catchy and memorable.

"She sells seashells by the seashore."

Here, the "s" sound creates a flowing rhythm.

Figurative Language

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses alliteration?

• The rabbit hopped across the field quickly.

• The big brown bear bounded bravely through the bushes.

• He wore a bright yellow jacket to the event.

• She happily shared her dessert with friends.

Multiple Choice

In which of the following sentences is alliteration used?

• The snow fell softly on the silent town.

• Birds chirped as the sun rose in the sky.

• Danny danced during the dazzling display.

• She carefully closed the door.