Figurative+Language


 * ** Figurative Language is non-literal meaning of words that creates dramatic images. The meaning or message of individual words to not create the overall meaning of the whole phrase. **

Example: I am as hungry as a bear. Think about this: How can your hunger and a bear be similar? Discuss this with your group.
 * ** A simile is a comparison of two different things that uses “like” or “as” **

Example: The moon is a white Frisbee floating over the mountain. Think about this: How are the moon and a Frisbee similar? Discuss this with your group.
 * ** A metaphor is also a comparison of two different things, but it does not use “like” or “as” **

Assignment #4: Similes and Metaphors
1. I am as thankful as ... 2. I am excited like ...  3. I am tiny like ...  4. I am as quiet as ...  5. I am as proud as ...
 * As a group, use complete sentences to create 5 similes. Each member should pick one prompt to use in his/her simile and contribute one unique simile for the group. Include description to create a strong example. Be sure to include your name with your work **

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 * Now, pick a simile (not your own), and write a complete sentence changing it into a metaphor. Be sure to include your name with your work. **

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Read the following [|poems] that use similes and metaphors. Notice how the each member of the family is being compared to a specific piece of the theme.

Assignment #5: Family Poem

 * You will write a simile/metaphor poem about your family. Each member of a poem will create one to represent his/her own family. Think about a place or object that has many pieces or features such as a sporting arena, car, kitchen, living room, playground, locker, table settings, etc. You will publish your poem on your group's work page. **

Examples: The toaster yelped and spit out a pop tart. Think about this. Does a toaster have a mouth that spits? No, but the action of a pop tart or waffle popping up from the inside can resemble a human spitting something out from its mouth.
 * ** Personification is giving human qualities to non-human objects. **

Here are examples of personification poems written by 7th grade students. //The baseball, ready to accept the hit.// //The baseball bat, swinging with extreme force.// //The glove, shooting through the air to catch the ball.// //The fans, supporting their team no matter what.// //The bases, feeling the vibrations as the players run past.// //The stadium, waiting in agony for the event to start.//

//A tennis ball// //Whistling through the air// //Letting out a cry of anxiousness// //Smacked from each side// //Smiling from the warm summer breeze// //Laughing after getting bounced off cement// //Even chimneys// //Rejoices each time after getting hit with the racket// //Smelling the fresh paved ground// //Tasting the sweat of the opponents//

Assignment #6: Personification

 * You will write a personification poem about any topic. Each member of a poem will create one original poem. Again, think about a place or object that has many pieces or features such as a sporting arena, car, kitchen, living room, playground, locker, table settings, etc. that you can give an action to. Remember, focus on using strong action verbs with your objects. You will publish your poem on your group's work page. **