Figurative language non-linear power point

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Figurative Language Arm yourself with the tools you need to: Write interesting stories Create colorful sentences Express yourself creatively Created by: Ms. Amber Howard June 2012

Marvel’s superheroes are fed up with the local newspapers that have been covering their stories. Instead of telling of their heroic deeds with the colorful and descriptive language that they deserve, the papers have been printing their exploits in simple sentences. See the difference for yourself… Captain America saved a cat. Captain America rescued a cowardly cat from the tallest oak in the park. The Invisible Woman was quick. The Invisible Woman vanished in the blink of an eye. Iron Man won the fight. In the battle of the century, Iron Man squashed Magneto like a bug.

Show those writers how it’s done! Learn to recognize and use: Simile Metaphor Metonymy Apostrophe Personification Synesthesia Hyperbole Alliteration Oxymoron Onomatopoeia Test your knowledge, then design your own graphic novel .

Mister Fantastic is as stretchy as a rubber band. The Invisible Woman can be as clear as glass. The Human Torch burns like a candle on a cake. The Thing is like a human mountain. Simile A figure of speech that directly compares two different things, usually by employing the words "like" or "as ".

Metaphor A figure of speech that describes something as being the same as an otherwise unrelated object without using “like” or “as”. Mister Fantastic is a rubber band. The Invisible Woman is clear glass. The Human Torch is a burning candle. The Thing is a living mountain.

Metonymy R eferring to something by using the name of something associated with it. One word is substituted for another. Can I get a hand with these boxes please? “have help” The White House will be holding a press conference this afternoon. “the President” Next week, Spider-Man will be making his debut on the silver screen . “starring in a movie”

Apostrophe A ddressing something not usually spoken to: like an object, a fictional or historic figure , an idea, or something in nature. Wisdom , where have you gone? Shelter me under your ancient branches, gentle tree . Hello darkness , my old friend. Spider-Woman , what a web you spin!

Personification Green Goblin’s hoverboard had a mind of its own. The dish ran away with the spoon. The news article screamed for attention. Giving human characteristics to something non-human.

Synesthesia Describing an object or experience in sensory terms unrelated to that object. The Iron Fist wore a loud green suit. hearing – vision Get out of the bitter cold ! taste - temperature Parting is such sweet sorrow . taste - feeling

Hyperbole A figure of speech  in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect; an extravagant statement. When Rhino landed, the earth shook . I was buried under a mountain of homework . She was so hungry she could eat a horse .

Alliteration R eed R ichards and S ue S torm were married S aturday. P eter P iper p icked a p eck of p ickled p eppers. The S ilver S urfer s ails through the s ky. The repetition of the consonant sound at the beginning of a word .

Oxymoron Captain America appreciates serious jokes . Invisible ink was used to write the secret message. Have you ever felt alone in a crowd ? A  figure of speech that combines contradictory terms (used to call attention to an apparent contradiction).

Onomatopoeia Words that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to . The steam escaped the pipe with a hiss . The mouse let out a squeak and ducked back into its hole. A sonic boom shook the city.

Review Simile: A  figure of speech that directly compares two different things, usually by employing the words "like" or "as ". Metaphor: A figure of speech that describes something as being the same as an otherwise unrelated object without using “like” or “as”. Metonymy: Referring to something by using the name of something associated with it. One word is substituted for another. Apostrophe: Addressing something not usually spoken to: like an object, an historical figure, an idea, or something in nature. Personification: Giving human characteristics to something non-human.

Review Synesthesia: Describing an object or experience in sensory terms unrelated to that object. Hyperbole: A figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect; an extravagant statement. Alliteration: The repetition of the consonant sound at the beginning of a word within a sentence. Oxymoron: A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms (used to call attention to an apparent contradiction ). Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.

Show off your skills! Click on the notepad to demonstrate to the superheroes that you are ready to replace the previous newspaper journalist.

This afternoon Spider-Woman will interview with the press about the corruption of Super Hero City. Click on the type of figurative language used in the sentence. Metonymy Simile Onomatopoeia Hyperbole

Mister Fantastic had French fries for a side dish during dinner. Alliteration Synesthesia Hyperbole Click on the type of figurative language used in the sentence. Apostrophe

Click on the type of figurative language used in the sentence. Apostrophe Synesthesia Simile Betsy, you are the best car in the world! Oxymoron

Click on the type of figurative language used in the sentence. Metaphor Simile Personification Iron Man launched into action like a speeding missile. Metonymy

Click on the type of figurative language used in the sentence. Oxymoron Onomatopoeia The bacon sizzled and popped in the hot frying pan. Hyperbole Metonymy

Personification Click on the type of figurative language used in the sentence. Metaphor The Beast was a wrecking ball, smashing everything in sight. Apostrophe Oxymoron

Click on the type of figurative language used in the sentence. Personification Synesthesia The sky grew angry and dark before throwing the lightning bolt down to earth. Metonymy Hyperbole

Click on the type of figurative language used in the sentence. The out of tune piano could only play sour music. Apostrophe Hyperbole Synesthesia Oxymoron

Click on the type of figurative language used in the sentence. The Fantastic Four are always fighting for peace. Personification Oxymoron Hyperbole Alliteration

Click on the type of figurative language used in the sentence. This is the easiest question that has ever been written in the history of the world. Hyperbole Metonymy Onomatopoeia Simile

Congratulations! The superheroes agree that you are qualified to cover their adventures. Click on the website below to create your own graphic novel.

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