This document provides an overview of various types of figurative language and literary terms for a 7th grade English class. It defines simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, idiom, and alliteration as types of figurative language. It also defines literary terms like climax, conflict, plot, foreshadowing, irony, resolution, protagonist, and antagonist. Examples are provided for each term. The document concludes with two short quizzes to test understanding of similes and personification. It notes that literary terms and figurative language are important as they make language more interesting and help students become better writers.

1. Ashley RapanosEDU 29011:00am7th Grade English Figurative Language/Literary Termshttp://www.usd341.org/highschool/Ms.Collins.html

2. Overview of Figurative LanguageSimileMetaphorHyperbolaPersonificationIdiomAlliteration

3. SimileA comparison often using like or asEXAMPLESQuick as a lightening boltAs smooth as silk http://www.swcs.us/courses%20of%20study/PowerStandards/7th%20resource%20book/7th%20-%20figurative%20language.pdfhttp://www.school-for-champions.com/science/static_lightning.htm

4. MetaphorImplied comparison without using like or asEXAMPLESLife is a rollercoasterShe is the apple of my eyehttp://www.swcs.us/courses%20of%20study/PowerStandards/7th%20resource%20book/7th%20-%20figurative%20language.pdf

5. HyperbolaExaggerating statementEXAMPLESI am so hungry I could eat a cow.I’m so hot I could melt.http://www.swcs.us/courses%20of%20study/PowerStandards/7th%20resource%20book/7th%20-%20figurative%20language.pdf

6. PersonificationGiving something non-human, human qualitiesEXAMPLESThe leaves danced in the wind.The sun smiled down on me.http://www.swcs.us/courses%20of%20study/PowerStandards/7th%20resource%20book/7th%20-%20figurative%20language.pdf

7. IdiomAn everyday saying that doesn’t exactly mean what the words sayEXAMPLESIt’s raining cats and dogs.The boys are getting out of hand.http://www.swcs.us/courses%20of%20study/PowerStandards/7th%20resource%20book/7th%20-%20figurative%20language.pdf

8. AlliterationWhen two words begin with the same letter or soundEXAMPLESLaughing lionsDressy daffodilshttp://library.thinkquest.org/J0112392/alliteration.html

9. Literary TermsCLIMAXThe high point or turning point in a book, usually the most intenseCONFLICTThe problem in the story which triggers the actionhttp://www.biloxischools.net/schools/bjh/faculty/angie.taggart/7th%20Grade%20Glossary%20of%20Literary%20Terms%5B1%5D.pdf

10. Literary Terms ContinuedPLOTThe sequence of events FORESHADOWTo indicate or suggest something before it happenshttp://www.biloxischools.net/schools/bjh/faculty/angie.taggart/7th%20Grade%20Glossary%20of%20Literary%20Terms%5B1%5D.pdfhttp://www.yourdictionary.com/foreshadow

11. Literary Terms ContinuedIRONYWhat happens is the opposite of what is expectedRESOLUTIONThe part of the story that comes after the climaxhttp://www.biloxischools.net/schools/bjh/faculty/angie.taggart/7th%20Grade%20Glossary%20of%20Literary%20Terms%5B1%5D.pdf

12. Literary Terms ContinuedPROTAGONISTThe main character or hero in the storyANTAGONISTThe bad guy!http://scienceblogs.com/isisthescientist/2009/01/ask_dr_isis_--_getting_into_gr.phphttp://www.biloxischools.net/schools/bjh/faculty/angie.taggart/7th%20Grade%20Glossary%20of%20Literary%20Terms%5B1%5D.pdf

13. QUIZ TIMEQuick as a lighting bolt is an example of which figurative language element? A. Metaphor B. Simile C. Idiom D. PersonificationAnswer: B

14. Quiz Continued2. The mittens snuggled up in the girls hands, which type of figurative language is used in the previous sentence? A. Idiom B. Personification C. Simile D. MetaphorAnswer : Bhttp://www.skaneatelessuites.com/2008/11/25/dickman-farms-mittens-for-christmas/

15. Why are Literary Terms and Figurative Language Important?They make language interestingThey help students become better writershttp://www.ordinary-gentlemen.com/2009/09/merit-pay-and-teacher-autonomy/