Figurative Language

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. Simile an unlikely comparison using like or as Metaphor an unlikely comparison without using like or as 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 Onomatopoeia Words that mimic sounds and appeal to our sense of hearin 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 The assignment was a breeze. 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 What form of figurative language is this? Click the flashing blue circle to enter your answer. Idiom Identifying Figurative Language Match the Figure of Speech with its example. Hyperbole Rolly from 101 Dalmatians, "I'm so hungry I could eat a whole elephant." Alliteration From the Aladdin song A Whole New World, "Shining, Shimmering, Splendid...." Simile From The Grinch's song You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch, "Your as cuddly as a cactus, your as charming as an eel." Metaphor From the Mulan song I'll Make a Man out of You, "Be a man, With all the force of a great typhoon Be a man, With all the strength of a raging fire Mysterious as the dark side of the moon...." Idiom From Mary Poppins A Spoon Full of Sugar, "Every task you take becomes a piece of cake..." Onomatopoeia From the 1960's Batman series, "Krunch! Klonk! Bam! Kapow!" Interpreting Figurative Language What can you infer about John from this sentence? John moved like a snail as he took his report card to his parents.Push the record button to record your answer. Interpreting Figurative Language What can you infer about the following sentence. I have read the Harry Potter series a hundred times!Push the record button to record your answer. Self Reflection Answer the following questions:1. How well do you feel you understand Figurative Language. 2. What would you like to understand better about Figurative Language.3. Do you feel you could apply your knowledge of Figuratative Language in your own writing? Explain.