All of the notes listed were given to students in class.
Vocabulary
- Idiom: A phrase with a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning
- Personification: Giving a nonhuman object human characteristics
- Alliteration: Words with the same first consonant sound occurring close together
- Simile: a comparison between two things using “like” or “as”
- Onomatopoeia: A word that mimics the sound of the object or action it refers to
- Metaphor: A comparison of two things not using “like” or “as”
- Hyperbole: Exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally
Identifying and Labeling Figurative Language
On the test, students will be given several poems, excerpts, and sentences to read and identify the various forms of figurative language used. Students will be asked to interpret the meaning of the figurative language used on some questions. These are skills we have been practicing in class. There are a few sentences using figurative language below for students to practice. The answers are listed at the bottom of this post.
- His feet are as big as boats.
- Her hair is silk.
- I seriously can’t see how Sally could sale her satchel.
- The grass stared at me in fear when I started the lawn mower.
- Crack! Johnny hit a home-run.
- We will cross that bridge when we come to it.
- I think it’s 500 degrees outside!
Writing Figurative Language
Students will also need to be able to write their own figurative language. We have written several stories, poems, and examples of figurative language in class. The figurative language that students write should demonstrate their understanding of the definition and how to use it properly in writing. Students should know how to write each of the following:
*Note: Students cannot use one that is already on the test
- metaphor—
- personification—
- idiom—
- hyperbole—
- alliteration—
- onomatopoeia—
- simile—
Answers for labeling figurative language above: Simile, Metaphor, Alliteration, Personification, Onomatopoeia, Idiom, Hyperbole
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