What are the SIX types?

Simile Metaphor

Personification

Hyperbole

Allitera-tion

Idiom

SIMILE

• A comparison of two or more things

• Uses comparative words: like, as, than, similar to

• When a simile is used, the linking to something else is clear

EXAMPLES of SIMILES

• My love is like a red rose.

• We were as quiet as frightened mice.

• The lie formed like a blister on his lips.

• That player is as slippery as a snake.

Metaphor

• Deals with two items in a way that makes the statement vivid and strong.

• Compares two items.

• Does NOT have the words like, as, than, similar to, or resembles.

Examples of Metaphors

• I cannot wrestle with this monster problem.

• That guy is a motor mouth.

• Her teeth are pearls.

• The athlete is a powerhouse.

• Is used to give objects, things or animals human characteristics which we recognize in ourselves.

• This technique is used to animate things with qualities which we know very well belong to people.

EXAMPLES of Personification

• The sun peeked over the mountain.

• One lonely slice of pizza remained.

• The camera hates me.

• My air conditioner is wheezing in pain.

• Phrases in which people use in everyday language which do not make sense literally, but we understand what they mean.

• Let’s read the book My Mama Likes to Say

Work Together

• Each pair will be assigned an idiom.

• Work together to create a poster that includes the idiom with the real meaning and a picture of the literal meaning.

• Is a phrase that uses exaggeration to give a statement impact.

• Can you think of a type of literary genre that uses a lot of hyperbole?

Group Work

• Each group will be given a tall-tale to read.

• As you read your tall-tale, write down all the hyperboles you find ~ extreme exaggerations.

• Also if you find other figurative language we have learned about, write these down as well.

• Be ready to share your tall-tale with the rest of the class.

Alliteration

• Is when the beginning of words start with the same consonant or vowel sounds in stressed syllables – and the words are close together.

• It is a device that is used to have dramatic impact on the listener.

• Also known as tongue twisters!

Time to get thinking!

• With your group, create your own alliterations ~ tongue twisters.

• After you have created several, each person is to select one and create a poster that has the alliteration and a picture.

QUIZ TIME

• On a piece of paper, write the six forms of figurative language we have learned about this week.

• Write the definition of each form.

• Give an example of each type.