Figurative Language

Tell me one example of figurative language

What does "a bear of a lesson" really mean?

• a bear learning

• a lesson that is difficult

• a lesson about a bear

• nothing, it's just not ok

A simile is a comparison that uses ____ or ____.

Metaphor is a comparison _______ using "like" or "as".

Do smilies and metaphors both compare things?

• Yes, just one uses as or like to compare and the other doesn't

• No, because you have to use like or as to compare

Personification means to give a non-living thing what type of characteristics?

Which is an example of a hyperbole?

• You are the apple of my eye

• You are as strong as an ox

• I am so hungry I could eat a horse

• The trees danced in the wind.

Write one of your own favorite types of figurative language. Be quick - the time will fly!