The opposite of literal

language. Figurative language is

language that means more than what it says on the surface.

It usually gives us a feeling about its subject.

Recognizing Figurative Language

Simile Metaphor Alliteration Personification Hyperbole Irony Apostrophe Metonymy Synecdoche Onomatopoeia Imagery

Types of Figurative Language

A figure of speech which

involves a direct comparison between two unlike things, usually with the words like or as. Example: The muscles on his

brawny arms are strong as iron bands.

Simile

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: The road was a ribbon wrapped through the

desert.

Metaphor

A figure of speech which

gives the qualities of a person to an animal, an object, or an idea. Example: “The wind yells

while blowing."

The wind cannot yell. Only a living thing can yell.

Personification

An exaggerated statement

used to heighten effect. It is not used to mislead the reader, but to emphasize a point. Example: She’s said so on

several million occasions.

Hyperbole

ADDRESSING PERSONIFIED OBJECTS AS REAL PERSONS,THE ABSENT AS IF THEY WERE PRESENT AND THE DEAD AS IF THEY WERE ALIVE.

Ex: Rizal, rise up and save the starving Filipinos!

APOSTROPHE

The use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meanin.

Ex: It was very nice of you to open my letter. Thank you very much.

2. Your friend turns up in ripped jeans. With a smirk, you say, "I see you have put on your best clothes!"

IRONY

a figure of speech where a name of one thing is replaced with the name of something that is closely associated with it.

Ex: 1.'We have always remained loyal to the crown',

2. Malacañang supports RH Bill.

METONYMY

a part is used to represent a whole

Ex: 1. The poor woman has ten hungry mouths to feed.

2. "The sputtering economy could make the difference if you're trying to get a deal on a new set of wheels.

SYNECDOCHE

The use of words that

mimic sounds. Example: The firecracker made a loud

ka-boom!

Onomatopoeia

Repeated consonant sounds occurring at the beginning of words or within words.

Example: 1. She was wide-eyed and wondering

while she waited for Walter to waken.

2. She sells seashells by the seashore'.

Alliteration

Language that appeals to the

senses. Descriptions of people or objects stated in terms of our senses in the reader’s mind.

Imagery

• Sight • Hearing • Touch • Taste • Smell

sight: the rose is bright redhearing: it sounds like the chirping of several birds, with their high voices.smell: the air smells like going to the countryside. fresh and green. no smell of smoke but the fresh waters and the leaves.touch: it feels bumpy yet gives off a welcoming warmthtaste: it tastes sweet yet spicy at once,

with a tinge of orange taste.

Choose the best answer. The sea licked the grass at

the edge of the shore.1. The sentence above is an

example of a/ana. simileb. personificationc. metaphord. idiom

You're just throwing money down the drain.

2. The above sentence is an example of a/an

a. metaphorb. idiomc. personificationd. simile

These walls have ears.3. The sentence above is an

example of a/ana. simile b. personificationc. metaphord. idiom

His room was a junk pile.4. The sentence above is an

example of a/ana. simileb. metaphorc. personificationd. idiom

The train was an angry animal roaring down the tracks.

5. The above sentence is an example of a/an

a. metaphorb. similec. idiomd. personification

The mother is a tigress in

defending her children. 6. The above sentence is

an example of a/ana. idiom b. metaphorc. similed. personification

The baby's skin was like a rose petal.

7. The above sentence is an example of a/an

a. personificationb. idiomc. metaphord. simile

8. His pen flew across the page, frantically trying to catch up to what the teacher was saying.

The above sentence is an example of a/an

a. personificationb. metaphorc. idiomd. simile

The moonless night was dark as black velvet.

9. The above sentence is an example of a/an

a. simileb .metaphorc. idiomd. personification

The sheets hanging on the clothesline danced in the wind.

10. The above sentence is an example of a/an

a. simile b. personificationc. idiomd. Metaphor

The hungry waves grabbed our sand castle and pulled it into the foamy sea.

11. The above sentence is an example of a/an

a. idiomb. similec. metaphord. personification

The bacon was sizzling in the

frying pan.12. The above sentence is an

example of a/ana. personificationb. hyperbolec. onomatopoeiad. Metaphor

Some students would rather eat dirt and die than have to sit down and read a book.

13. The above sentence is an example of a/an

a. onomatopoeiab. hyperbolec. idiomd. personification

Jovial Jake joined Judy for juice.14. The above sentence is an

example of a/ana. onomatopoeiab. hyperbolec. personificationd. alliteration

Pop bottle, pop bottles in pop shops.Pop bottles, pop bottles, little Pops drops

15. The above sentence is an example of a/an

a. alliterationb. hyperbolec. personificationd. alliteration

Alliteration Lesson Plan and Resources http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/bedford/harrisms/1allitera.htm

Hyperbole- Lesson Plans and Resources http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/bedford/harrisms/10lesson.htm

Idiom Lesson Plan http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/bedford/harrisms/6lesson.htm

Imagery- Lesson Plans and Resources http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/bedford/harrisms/imagery2.htm

Lesson Plan for Puns http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/bedford/harrisms/5lesson.htm

Onomatopoeia- Lesson Plans and Resources http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/bedford/harrisms/9lesson.htm

Personification Lesson Plans and Resources http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/bedford/harrisms/

7lesson.htm Proverbs- Lesson Plans and Resources

http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/bedford/harrisms/proverbs2.htm

Teaching Similes and Metaphors