Figurative Language

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words like or as.

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using the words like or as.

An exaggerated statement meant to heighten effect and emphasize a point.

The repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of or within words.

Simile

Metaphor

Hyperbole

Personification

Simile

Metaphor

Hyperbole

Personification

Simile

Metaphor

Hyperbole

Personification

Identify what it is.

Explain what it means in that part of the poem.

Describe how it relates to the overall meaning of the poem.

Compare it to another poem.

That your analysis links back to your central claim.

That you identify all types of figurative language.

That you compare the poem to another poem.

That you summarize the poem.

Metaphor

Simile

Personification

All of the above

A comparison using "like" or "as".

An exaggeration for effect.

Giving human characteristics to non-human objects.

A repeated consonant sound.

First step

Second step

Third step

Fourth step

Your interpretation of the poem.

A summary of the poem.

A comparison to another poem.

A list of figurative language used.