Figurative Language

A__________ is when human qualities are given to animals, objects or ideas.

A comparison between two things that share a common characteristic, does not use the words "like" or "as."

• simile
• metaphor

Simile or Metaphor:
My sister is like an angel in my life.

• simile
• metaphor

 Identify the type of figurative language being used in the poem, Fame is a bee, by Emily Dickinson.

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To represent something means to

symbolize or gesture

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able to be seen.

symbolize or visual

Clues in a text to help you identify the meaning of a word or phrase is called______ ______

The girl was as happy as a clam with her fun outfit.

• metaphor

• similie

• personification

Baby, you're a firework. Come on show em what you're worth.

• Similie

• personification

• metaphor

 Use the Venn diagram to compare and contrast the ingredients for a simile and a metaphor. (remember this was in your notes). Respond by labeling

A.

B.