Using descriptive words in writing to create an image in your head. It appeals to your 5 senses.

Giving human characteristics and qualities to an object, animal, or concept

An exaggerated statement that cannot happen

Definition: A direct comparison made by stating that one thing is something else-without using like or as.

Identify the type of figurative language:

I have a ton of homework this weekend.

Identify the type of figurative language:

They dived in at the mouth of the river.

Identify the type of figurative language:

The world is your stage.

Identify the type of figurative language:

Traffic slowed to a crawl.

"Richard brushed and flossed his teeth like clockwork to avoid the wrath of the dentist’s tools, so the news that he had four cavities certainly took him by surprise."

"Richard brushed and flossed his teeth like clockwork to avoid the wrath of the dentist’s tools, so the news that he had four cavities certainly took him by surprise."

"He looked over to see the receptionist’s poppy red hair peeking up from the high desk."

Identify the types of figurative language:

She was fairly certain that life was a fashion show.

Identify the type of figurative language:

He was as strong as an ox.