Figurative Language

Four Kinds

Four Kinds Simile

Four Kinds Simile Metaphor

Four Kinds Simile Metaphor Onomatopoeia

Four Kinds Simile Metaphor Onomatopoeia Personiﬁcation

Simile

Simile A simile compares two things that are not alike by using the word “like” or “as.”

Simile A simile compares two things that are not alike by using the word “like” or “as.” The rug was as soft as a bed of rose petals.

Simile A simile compares two things that are not alike by using the word “like” or “as.” The rug was as soft as a bed of rose petals. The motorcycle rumbled like thunder in the distance.

Simile A simile compares two things that are not alike by using the word “like” or “as.” The rug was as soft as a bed of rose petals. The motorcycle rumbled like thunder in the distance. What two things are being compared?

Simile A simile compares two things that are not alike by using the word “like” or “as.” The rug was as soft as a bed of rose petals. The motorcycle rumbled like thunder in the distance. What two things are being compared? a rug and a bed of roses

Simile A simile compares two things that are not alike by using the word “like” or “as.” The rug was as soft as a bed of rose petals. The motorcycle rumbled like thunder in the distance. What two things are being compared? a rug and a bed of roses motorcycle and thunder

Examples of Similes

Examples of Similes His skin was as cold as ice. It felt as hard as rock. She looked as gentle as a lamb.

Examples of Similes His skin was as cold as ice. It felt as hard as rock. She looked as gentle as a lamb. He eats like a pig. He smokes like a chimney. They fought like cats and dogs.

Metaphor

Metaphor A metaphor compares two unlike things WITHOUT using LIKE or AS

Metaphor A metaphor compares two unlike things WITHOUT using LIKE or AS The air-conditioned waiting room was a refrigerator.

Metaphor A metaphor compares two unlike things WITHOUT using LIKE or AS The air-conditioned waiting room was a refrigerator. The trip was a nightmare.

Metaphor A metaphor compares two unlike things WITHOUT using LIKE or AS The air-conditioned waiting room was a refrigerator. The trip was a nightmare. What two things are being compared?

Metaphor A metaphor compares two unlike things WITHOUT using LIKE or AS The air-conditioned waiting room was a refrigerator. The trip was a nightmare. What two things are being compared? Waiting room and refrigerator

Metaphor A metaphor compares two unlike things WITHOUT using LIKE or AS The air-conditioned waiting room was a refrigerator. The trip was a nightmare. What two things are being compared? Waiting room and refrigerator Trip and nightmare

Examples of Metaphor

Examples of Metaphor My dad was boiling mad.

Examples of Metaphor My dad was boiling mad. (This implies that my dad was very, very angry.)

Examples of Metaphor My dad was boiling mad. (This implies that my dad was very, very angry.) His idea was difﬁcult to swallow.

Examples of Metaphor My dad was boiling mad. (This implies that my dad was very, very angry.) His idea was difﬁcult to swallow. (This implies that his idea was hard to accept.)

Examples of Metaphor My dad was boiling mad. (This implies that my dad was very, very angry.) His idea was difﬁcult to swallow. (This implies that his idea was hard to accept.) The homework was a breeze.

Examples of Metaphor My dad was boiling mad. (This implies that my dad was very, very angry.) His idea was difﬁcult to swallow. (This implies that his idea was hard to accept.) The homework was a breeze. (This implies that the homework was very easy to do.)

Examples of Metaphor

Examples of Metaphor They showered the birthday girl with gifts.

Examples of Metaphor They showered the birthday girl with gifts. (This implies that they gave the girl many gifts.)

Examples of Metaphor They showered the birthday girl with gifts. (This implies that they gave the girl many gifts.) My memory of the event is foggy.

Examples of Metaphor They showered the birthday girl with gifts. (This implies that they gave the girl many gifts.) My memory of the event is foggy. (This implies that my memory of what happened was unclear.)

Examples of Metaphor They showered the birthday girl with gifts. (This implies that they gave the girl many gifts.) My memory of the event is foggy. (This implies that my memory of what happened was unclear.) Her dog, Jake, was the sunshine of her life.

Examples of Metaphor They showered the birthday girl with gifts. (This implies that they gave the girl many gifts.) My memory of the event is foggy. (This implies that my memory of what happened was unclear.) Her dog, Jake, was the sunshine of her life. (This implies that Jake was the brightest or best part of her life.)

Personiﬁcation

Personiﬁcation When an OBJECT is given the quality of a PERSON.

Personiﬁcation When an OBJECT is given the quality of a PERSON. The old house creaked and complained about its aching joints.

Personiﬁcation When an OBJECT is given the quality of a PERSON. The old house creaked and complained about its aching joints. Can a house complain?

Personiﬁcation When an OBJECT is given the quality of a PERSON. The old house creaked and complained about its aching joints. Can a house complain? The friendly harbor welcomed us with outstretched arms.

Personiﬁcation When an OBJECT is given the quality of a PERSON. The old house creaked and complained about its aching joints. Can a house complain? The friendly harbor welcomed us with outstretched arms. Can a harbor welcome people with it’s arms? Does it even have arms?

Examples of Personiﬁcation

Examples of Personiﬁcation The ﬂowers begged for water.

Examples of Personiﬁcation The ﬂowers begged for water. •The wind screamed as it raced around the house.

Examples of Personiﬁcation The ﬂowers begged for water. •The wind screamed as it raced around the house. •The house was lazy and unkempt.

Examples of Personiﬁcation The ﬂowers begged for water. •The wind screamed as it raced around the house. •The house was lazy and unkempt. •Lightning danced across the sky.

Examples of Personiﬁcation The ﬂowers begged for water. •The wind screamed as it raced around the house. •The house was lazy and unkempt. •Lightning danced across the sky. •Trees bowed to the ground.

Examples of Personiﬁcation

Examples of Personiﬁcation The carved pumpkin smiled at me.

Examples of Personiﬁcation The carved pumpkin smiled at me. • The vines wove their ﬁngers together to form a braid.

Examples of Personiﬁcation The carved pumpkin smiled at me. • The vines wove their ﬁngers together to form a braid. • The wind whispered softly in the night.

Examples of Personiﬁcation The carved pumpkin smiled at me. • The vines wove their ﬁngers together to form a braid. • The wind whispered softly in the night. • The sun played hide and seek with the clouds.

Examples of Personiﬁcation The carved pumpkin smiled at me. • The vines wove their ﬁngers together to form a braid. • The wind whispered softly in the night. • The sun played hide and seek with the clouds. • The stars winked at me.

Onomatopoeia

Onomatopoeia Onomatopoeia is a word that IMITATES the sound it represents.

Onomatopoeia Onomatopoeia is a word that IMITATES the sound it represents. The cat was listening for the squeak of the mouse.

Onomatopoeia Onomatopoeia is a word that IMITATES the sound it represents. The cat was listening for the squeak of the mouse. The buzz of the bees ﬁlled the room.

Onomatopoeia Onomatopoeia is a word that IMITATES the sound it represents. The cat was listening for the squeak of the mouse. The buzz of the bees ﬁlled the room. I jumped when the hiss of snake startled me.

Examples of Onomatopoeia

Examples of Onomatopoeia whack , whir, wheeze, whine

Examples of Onomatopoeia whack , whir, wheeze, whine splat, squirt, scrape

Examples of Onomatopoeia whack , whir, wheeze, whine splat, squirt, scrape clink, clank, clunk, clatter

Examples of Onomatopoeia whack , whir, wheeze, whine splat, squirt, scrape clink, clank, clunk, clatter ring, rip, roar, toot, pop, pow

Examples of Onomatopoeia whack , whir, wheeze, whine splat, squirt, scrape clink, clank, clunk, clatter ring, rip, roar, toot, pop, pow smack, rattle, boing, jingle, honk

Examples of Onomatopoeia whack , whir, wheeze, whine splat, squirt, scrape clink, clank, clunk, clatter ring, rip, roar, toot, pop, pow smack, rattle, boing, jingle, honk bark, arf, meow, oink, quack

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Figurative Language

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