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1 Literary Devices Writers often use words in special ways to help readers "see" things in a different way. Devices are tools, so literary devices are tools that writers use to improve their writing and make it more interesting. Literary devices include figurative language, imagery, and sound devices. Image: Notebook Gallery

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    Literary DevicesWriters often use words in special ways to help readers "see" things in a different way. Devices are tools, so literary devices are tools that writers use to improve their writing and make it more interesting. Literary devices include figurative language, imagery, and sound devices.

    Image: Notebook Gallery

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    * Figurative language (or figures of speech) provides descriptions or comparisons that go beyond the literal meaning of the words. It helps us make connections between things and see the world in new ways. Some examples of figurative language are:

    simile, metaphor, personification, idiom, and hyperbole (exaggeration)

    Figurative LanguageA simile is a comparison between two unlike things using the words like or as.

    My brother is as tall as a mighty oak tree.

    A metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things. It does not use the words like or as.

    The baseball was a speeding rocket.

    http://library.thinkquest.org/J0112392/simile.html

    http://library.thinkquest.org/J0112392/metaphor.html

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    http://library.thinkquest.org/j0112392/simile.htmlhttp://library.thinkquest.org/j0112392/metaphor.html

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    Figurative LanguagePersonification gives human qualities (such as the ability to hear, feel, talk, or make decisions) to nonhuman objects, animal, or ideas.

    The sun smiled at me warmly.

    An idiom is a group of words that are used in a new way, giving the words a whole new meaning.

    It's raining cats and dogs.

    http://www.idiomsite.com/

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    http://examples.yourdictionary.com/humorousexamplesofpersonificationinpoetry.html

    Hyperbole is a way of describing something by exaggerating.

    Everyone in the world likes ice cream!The lion had a roar that would flatten all the trees in the jungle.

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    http://www.idiomsite.com/http://examples.yourdictionary.com/humorous-examples-of-personification-in-poetry.html

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    *Sound devices are words that are used in specific ways to create a special effect using sounds. Some examples of sound devices are alliteration and onomatopoeia.

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    Alliteration is the repetition of a consonant sound at the beginnings of words.

    Seven seals swam silently in the sea.

    Onomatopoeia is the use of words that sound like the noises they describe.

    The ball plopped into the catcher's mitt and then landed on the ground with a thud.

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    Literary Devices Matching

    The tree clawed at Jack with its bony fingers.

    Wondrous words are whispered into the window of the waiting world.

    Zing! went the speeding baseball.

    OnomatopoeiaAlliteration Personification

    (Drag the literary device to the sample that matches it.)

    Literary Devices Matching

    The wandering cat was a thief on the prowl.

    My sister is as sweet as a Hershey's candy bar.

    That box weighs a hundred pounds!

    SimileMetaphor Hyperbole

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    * Imagery is the use of details that appeal to the senses - sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste. Imagery helps readers create pictures in the mind and make descriptions come alive.

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    Resources:How to Write, Recite, and Delight in All Kinds of Poetry by Hulme and Guthrie

    Quia Literary Devices Matching Activity:http://www.quia.com/jg/715120.html

    http://www.quia.com/jg/715120.html

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    Quia Matching

    Literary Devices

    By:Alexa

    Simile

    I am as pretty as a Rose.

    I’m as sweet as candy.

    Metaphor

    I’m a short tale.

    I’m a sweet lollipop.

    Alliteration

    My mother made me clean my messy room.

    Alexa ate a dozen apples.

    Onomatopoeia

    SLAM!! Went the door.

    ZOOM!! Went the jet.

    Idioms

    I smell a rat.

    It’s raining cats and dogs!

    Hyperbole

    I ate a mile high ice cream cone.

    It’s been days since I’ve had sleep.

    Personification

    Pencil speaking:

    “I wish Alexa would stop using my head for her eraser.”

    Pencil sharpener speaking:

    “The kids insist on using me for their pencil sharpener. I’m full!”

    SMART Notebook

    Name: ____________________________

    Literary Devices PowerPoint Project

    Assignmnent:

    1.) Create a PowerPoint Presentation containing 8 slides.

    2.) The slides should be:

    · A title slide with the title and your name

    · Simile

    · Metaphor

    · Idiom

    · Personification

    · Hyperbole

    · Alliteration

    · Onomatopoeia

    3.) Each literary device slide should contain a title and 2 examples that are written in complete sentences.

    4.) Each slide must contain at least one graphic. Each graphic must relate to some part of the text.

    5.) All text must be very legible.

    SMART Notebook

    Name _____________________________

    PowerPoint Project Checklist

    “Literary Devices”

    · Do I have all 8 required slides?

    · Is each title capitalized on every slide?

    · Do I have at least 2 correct examples for each literary device?

    · Are all of my examples written as complete sentences?

    · Do all of my sentences have end punctuation?

    · Do I have at least one graphic on each slide?

    · Do all of my graphics directly relate to my text?

    · Is all of my text legible (easy to read) ?

    · Am I proud of my work?

    Ffoxworth 2004

    SMART Notebook

    Name _______________________

    Literary Devices PowerPoint Rubric

    Criteria

    Points

    1

    2

    3

    4

    Simile

    Incorrect examples and incomplete sentences.

    Only one correct example.

    Two correct examples; incomplete sentences.

    Two correct examples; complete sentences.

    2.5

    x____

    Metaphor

    Incorrect examples and incomplete sentences.

    Only one correct example.

    Two correct examples; incomplete sentences.

    Two correct examples; complete sentences.

    2.5

    x____

    Idiom

    Incorrect examples and incomplete sentences.

    Only one correct example.

    Two correct examples; incomplete sentences.

    Two correct examples; complete sentences.

    2.5

    x____

    Personification

    Incorrect examples and incomplete sentences.

    Only one correct example.

    Two correct examples; incomplete sentences.

    Two correct examples; complete sentences.

    2.5

    x____

    Hyperbole

    Incorrect examples and incomplete sentences.

    Only one correct example.

    Two correct examples; incomplete sentences.

    Two correct examples; complete sentences.

    2.5

    x____

    Alliteration

    Incorrect examples and incomplete sentences.

    Only one correct example.

    Two correct examples; incomplete sentences.

    Two correct examples; complete sentences.

    2.5

    x____

    Onomatopoeia

    Incorrect examples and incomplete sentences.

    Only one correct example.

    Two correct examples; incomplete sentences.

    Two correct examples; complete sentences.

    2.5

    x____

    Design/

    Layout

    Text is difficult to read, backgrounds and layout are very distracting.

    Too busy; text may be difficult to read, backgrounds are somewhat distracting.

    Attractive design, text easy to read, backgrounds are appropriate.

    Creative design, text stands out, backgrounds enhance the page.

    2.5

    x____

    Graphics

    Some graphics are missing, irrelevant, or distracting from the text.

    Two or more graphics are irrelevant, or distracting from the text.

    Most graphics are relevant and relate to the text.

    All graphics are relevant and relate to the text.

    2.5

    x____

    Conventions

    Presentation has 6 or more spelling and/or grammatical errors.

    Presentation has 4 or more spelling and/or grammatical errors.

    Presentation has fewer than 3 spelling and/or grammatical errors.

    Presentation has no spelling and/or grammatical errors.

    2.5

    x____

    Total Score: _______

    (100 possible points)

    Ffoxworth 2004

    SMART Notebook

    Created by students in Mr. Collins’ and Mrs. Gray’s fourth grade at White

    Pine School.

    Anna, Lauren, Erica, and Matthew

    A simile is a comparison of two unlike

    things using the words like or as.

    A metaphor is a comparison of two

    unlike things without the use of signal

    words such as like or as.

    An idiom is a phrase that has a special

    meaning different from the actual

    meaning of the words.

    *Read each sentence.

    Decide if the sentence

    contains a simile, metaphor, or idiom. Click the correct

    answer.

    It is raining cats and dogs outside.

    A. Simile

    B. Metaphor

    C. Idiom

    He hates to play second fiddle to

    anyone.

    A. Simile

    B. Metaphor

    C. Idiom

    He sings like a blue bird.

    A. Simile

    B. Metaphor

    C. Idiom

    The paintbrush was a magic wand in

    his hand.

    A.Simile

    B.Metaphor

    C. Idiom

    Stars are flowers in the meadow of the

    sky.

    A. Simile

    B. Metaphor

    C. Idiom

    The dessert tastes like foam rubber.

    A. Simile

    B. Metaphor

    C. Idiom

    You sound like a fog horn.

    A. Simile

    B. Metaphor

    C. Idiom

    Dad is a frisky puppy when he is at

    the beach.

    A. Simile

    B. Metaphor

    C. Idiom

    Does he really need another feather

    in his cap?

    A. Simile

    B. Metaphor

    C. Idiom

    Shana is like a bird on the dance

    floor.

    A. Simile

    B. Metaphor

    C. Idiom

    The waves were lions roaring at the

    beach.

    A. Simile

    B. Metaphor

    C. Idiom

    My hair feels as dry as straw.

    A. Simile

    B. Metaphor

    C. Idiom

    Soon the pot became an iron weight

    in his arms.

    A. Simile

    .

    B. Metaphor

    C. Idiom

    Are we going to split hairs over this?

    A. Simile

    B. Metaphor

    C. Idiom

    You can’t pull the wool over my eyes.

    A. Simile

    B. Metaphor

    C. Idiom

    SMART Notebook

    Literary Devices Vocabulary

    Simile: a comparison of two unlike things using the words like or as.

    Metaphor: is a direct comparison of two unlike things that doesn’t use like or as.

    Personification: gives human qualities to nonhuman objects.

    Idiom: group of words that are used with a whole new meaning

    Alliteration: the repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of words.

    Onomatopoeia: words that sound like the noises they describe.

    Hyperbole is exaggeration.

    Figurative language is descriptive word phrases such as similes and metaphors.

    SMART Notebook

    http://.quia.com/jg/715120.html

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