Reading 5 Day 2 – Figurative Language: Simile, Metaphor,

Personification

Pair up and discuss about the meaning of the photos that I’ll show.

Did you have the same interpretation as your partner?

How did you figure out the meaning of the photo quotes?

Did you clearly visualize the meaning?

Which photo quote made the most IMPACT?

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE

Figurative Language ( or figures of speech) - Creates pictures in the mind

of reader or listener.-We use it to add color,

interest, and awaken the imagination.

1.) Simile – compare using like or as.

Anna fights like a lionLex swims as fast as a fishJohn slithers like a snake

2.) Metaphor – Compare without using like or as.

The hospital was a refrigerator.Books are keys to your imagination.

• Thank you for helping me. You’re an angel.

3.) Personification –

Human qualities are given to animals, objects or ideas.

The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

The wind sang through the meadow.

Use your whiteboards and identify if the figure of speech used is a simile, metaphor or personification.

1. The ocean gracefully danced in the moonlight.

1. The ocean gracefully danced in the moonlight. (personification)

2. They fought like cats and dogs.

2. They fought like cats and dogs. (simile)

3. Her long hair was a flowing golden river.

3. Her long hair was a flowing golden river. (metaphor)

4. The bread jumped up out of the toaster.

4. The bread jumped up out of the toaster.(personification)

5. My love for you is as deep as the ocean.

5. My love for you is as deep as the ocean. (simile)

6. The ballerina was a swan, gliding across the stage.

6. The ballerina was a swan, gliding across the stage. (metaphor)

Seatwork #1Group yourselves into 3 and get a ½ sheet of paper.

1.) Write 1 metaphor.2.) Write 1 simile.

3.) Write 1 personification.

Closure:Reflect on this quote.