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Recognizing Figurative Language Figurative language is language that means more than what it says on the surface.
It usually gives us a feeling about its subject. Poets use figurative language almost as frequently as literal language.
When you read poetry, you must be conscious of the difference. Otherwise, a poem may make no sense at all.
What is figurative language?
What is figurative language?
Whenever you describe something by comparing it with something else, you
are using figurative language.
Similie Definition Slide
Simile• A figure of speech which involves a direct comparison between two unlike things, usually with the words like or as.
Example: His temper was as explosiveas a volcano.
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Similes
• Similes are comparisons that show how two things that are not alike in most ways are similar in one important way. Similes are a way to describe something. Authors use them to make their writing more interesting or entertaining.• Similes use the words “as” or “like” to make the connection between the two things that are being compared.
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Simile• A comparison using like or asExample: His feet were as big as boats.
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Examples
1. Playing chess with Ashley is like trying to outsmart a computer.• The activity “playing chess with Ashley” is being compared to “trying to outsmart a computer.” The point is that Ashley can think in a powerful manner that resembles the way a computer operates, not that she is like a computer in any other way.2. His temper was as explosive as a volcano.• His temper is being compared to a volcano in that it can be sudden and violent.
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1. I walked along the beach and listened to the ocean. My sadness was as unending as the (waves).
2. Don’t tell Mother that her cookies taste like (lumps of sand).
3. Sam waited impatiently for his older brother to calm down. “Bill, I think you are acting like a baby,” he said.
4. Karen was offended when I said that she was as flaky as a snowstorm.
5. Be careful when you go out. The sidewalk is as slippery as greased glass.
6. I’m not comfortable about this situation. I feel like a bug sitting under a magnifying glass.7. I really like Patty. Her heart is as soft as a feather pillow.
8. Cheryl’s smile is as sweet as a lullaby.
What two things are being compared? What words are used to compare them?
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Simile Poem Examples: Blue BraceletYour bracelet is shiny,like water on ice.It clicks and it tinkles.It's shiny‐blue nice.
My HandsMy hands are so rough,just like sandpaper skin.And that's why I'm buyinga full hand‐cream bin.
Eyes and NoseHis eyes were bright bluelike the sky's nearly night.His nose was a bulbwith a red shaded light.
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Chocolate CakeFriends are like chocolate cake, you can never
have too many.Chocolate cake is like heaven ‐always amazing you with each
taste or feeling.Chocolate cake is like life with so many
different pieces.Chocolate cake is like happiness,you can never get enough of it.
Metaphor Slide
Metaphor
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• A figure of speech which involves an implied comparison between two relatively unlike things using a form of be. The comparison is not announced by like or as.
Example: My feet were cement blocks as I set out to investigate the strange noises coming from the attic.
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Metaphors
• Metaphors are comparisons that show how two things that are not alike in most ways are similar in one important way. Metaphors are a way to describe something. Authors use them to make their writing more interesting or entertaining.• Unlike similes that use the words “as” or “like” to make a comparison, metaphors state that something is something else.
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Examples1. Brian was a wall, bouncing every tennis ball back over the net.This metaphor compares Brian to a wall because __________.2. We would have had more pizza to eat if Tammy hadn’t been such a hog.Tammy was being compared to a hog because she __________.3. Cindy was such a mule. We couldn’t get her to change her mind.The metaphor compares Cindy to a mule because she was __________.4. The poor rat didn’t have a chance. Our old cat, a bolt of lightning, caught his prey.The cat was compared to a bolt of lightning because he was __________.5. Even a child could carry my dog, Dogface, around for hours. He’s such a feather.This metaphor implies that Dogface __________.
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• Her eyes were darting searchlights, scanning the room for her rival. • The Ferrari was a personal jet, set to take off before dawn. • When he ate, he was a crocodile, opening wide and snapping his jaws suddenly for the kill. • Her purse was a soft‐sided trash bin, filled to the top with bits of used tissues, crumpled papers, and a half‐eaten apple. • Her house was a wild circus act, decked out in hot pink and lavender, coated with green dots. • She was a walking color wheel, always wearing just about every shade possible, all at once. • He was a stainless steel ruler, tall, straight and always measured in response. • Her hair was a fierce lion's mane, never washed and sticking out in wild directions. • Her elderly fingers were thin gnarled branches, twisting oddly from the stem of her palms.
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• The baby was like an octopus, grabbing at all the cans on the grocery store shelves. • As the teacher entered the room she muttered under her breath, "This class is like a three‐ring circus!"• The giant’s steps were thunder as he ran toward Jack.• The pillow was a cloud when I put my head upon it after a long day.
Simile or Metaphor????
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A baby giraffe is as tall as a basketball player.
Simile or Metaphor
Why?
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My sister is a demon when she wakes up.
Simile or Metaphor
Why?
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The night was as black as tar.
Simile or Metaphor
Why?
My dog is a cowardly lion.
Simile or Metaphor
Why?
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The moon was a giant face smiling down.
Simile or Metaphor
Why?
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The lake was as smooth as glass.
Simile or Metaphor
Why?
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Mom shakes like a tree when I sneak up on her.
Simile or Metaphor
Why?
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A baby giraffe is as tall as a basketball player.
Simile or Metaphor
Why?
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Dreams are wisps of smoke that blow away with the morning.
Simile or Metaphor
Why?
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My stomach churned like a cement mixer.
Simile or Metaphor
Why?
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The summer was just a memory.
Simile or Metaphor
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Lori grinned like a jack‐o‐lantern.
Simile or Metaphor
Why?
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Similes
• as different as night and day• like a bump on a log• as hungry as a bear• as strong as an ox• as sweet as honey• eat like a bird• feel/look like a million bucks
Metaphors
• top dog• eager beaver• scaredy‐cat• statue
Small Group Assignment
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Simile:as different as night and dayMeaning:being opposites; not alike
How It Is Used
Our dog had two puppies that looked identical. Both were black with a white patch. But they were as different as night and day. One was outgoing and loved to be held by people and the other was very shy and scared around people.
Recognizing Similes‐ Remember: A simile is a comparison using like or as.
Mona thought all campgrounds were pretty much the same. She discovered last summerthat they can be as different as night and day. At her family’s first stop, they camped in acampground that had lush trees, a refreshing lake, and clean bathrooms. The next night theyfound themselves camping in the hot sun with no relief from the heat, and there was nothingmore than a water pump and an outhouse to use to clean up.
Is something being compared to something else? yes no Is the word like or as used to compare? yes no Are the words different as night and day part of a simile in this selection? yes no
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Simile: feel/look like a million bucksMeaning: feel great; feel like a person can do anything
How It Is Used:Jenna looked nice every day for school. On picture day, she took great care with every detail of her clothes and hair. When she walked into the classroom in her red dress, Marcie told her, “Jenna, you look like a million bucks today!”
Recognizing Similes ‐ Remember: A simile is a comparison using like or as.
Kylie was thrilled to learn that she had won a makeover at the area’s best salon. However, she was nervous about what the stylist was going to do. “Don’t you worry,” he assured Kylie. “You will walk out of here in two hours looking like a million bucks.”
Is something being compared to something else? yes no Is the word like or as used to compare? yes no Are the words feeling like a million bucks part of a simile above? yes no
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Metaphor: top dogMeaning: the person in charge; the person who is the
best at somethingHow It Is Used
My dad was hoping to get a big promotion last week. But when his boss came into his office, the news wasn’t what my dad had expected. “We hired Jack Newsom for the opening,” his boss said. “He was the top dog at our biggest competitor.”
Recognizing Metaphors Remember: A metaphor is a direct comparison (without the words like or as).
Gina was in charge of the poodle circus act. Today they were working on building a dog pyramid. The largest dogs were on the bottom. The smallest and lightest poodle was the top dog.
Is something being compared to something else? yes no Is the word like or as used to compare? yes no Are the words top dog part of a metaphor in this example? yes no
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Metaphor: eager beaverMeaning: hard worker; someone who is ready and willing
to do just about anythingHow It Is Used: Jared and Rudy had a whole month to complete their history project. Jared thought they could meet in a couple of weeks at the library. But Rudy was an eager beaver and suggested they start at his house this Saturday.
Recognizing Metaphors ‐ Remember: A metaphor is a direct comparison (without the words like or as)..On our hike, we came across a family of beavers. Some were swimming, some were resting, and others were playing. But one eager beaver was busily building a dam.
Is something being compared to something else? yes no Is the word like or as used to compare? yes no Are the words eager beaver part of a metaphor in this example? yes no
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• You have 15 minutes (my rotation) to come up with as many simile and metaphor phrases as you can.• You will get 1 point for each one that you make up. You can use the examples I put on the board to help you but you can only use each one time.
Simile and Metaphor Assignment