Figurative Language & Poetry

Unlock the power of figurative language in poetry! Practice identifying devices like similes, metaphors, and hyperbole to deepen your analysis.

Figurative Language Video Watch this video on Figures of Speech as a refresher of what we have been discussing in class. Defining Figurative Language Match the figurative language terms to their correct definitions. Hyperbole an extreme exaggeration Personification giving human characteristics to nonhumans Alliteration repeated first consonant sounds Idiom Is a common word or phrase which means something different from its literal meaning Cliche Expressions that have lost their novelty from overuse. Simile and Metaphor Sorting Choose whether each example is a simile or a metaphor Similes She was as hungry as a horse. John moved like a snail as he took his report card to his parents. Our soldiers were as brave as lions. Metaphors She is the black sheep of the family. His room was a pigsty. Time is money. What form of figurative language is this? Click the flashing blue circle to enter your answer. Hyperbole Figurative Language Crossword Complete the crossword as a more engaging what to practice identifying figurative language and even learn some more examples (FROM DISNEY!). This is in replacement of the Snake Game that did not work. If the embedded form below is not working you may use THIS link. Figurative Language in Poetry Clicking on the icon (), open the Figurative Language Padlet. You will choose any 2 of the posted poems. Read these poems and takes notes on the poet's use of figurative language and any themes or tones you see developing. Then, post a comment (3+ sentences) sharing how you noticed the poet uses figurative language to develop themes and or tones. Poetry Exploration