Figurative Language.pptxFigurative Language to show students different types of figures of speech
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Figurative Language to show students different types of figures of speech
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Language: en
Added: Oct 22, 2025
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Time is money. Time is a very valuable thing.
Literal vs. Figurative Language Time is a very valuable thing. Time is money. Tells the reader. Shows the reader. what I say is what I mean. It has other meaning behind the word Literal Figurative
FOCUS QUESTION Why would Authors use different forms of Figurative Language?
Literal or Figurative ??? Grant always turns in his homework. 2. The water was rising in the river because of the rain. 3. Her teeth are like stars that come out at night. 4.When she sings her voice is like velvet. 5. She takes ages to reply my text. 6. He was so mad that steam came out of his ears. 7.Cobras and rattles are both types of snakes. 8. I’ve told you that a million times .
What is a simile? A simile uses the words “like” or “as” to compare one object with another to suggest they are alike or similar. Example: He was busy as a bee. Example: She was silly like a clown.
What is a metaphor? A metaphor is like a simile. It compares two things, but DOES NOT use the words like or as. A simile would say you are like something , and a metaphor would say you are something . Example: Her eyes were jewels , sparkling in the sun. Example: The bottom of the ocean is a dark cave.
What is a hyperbole? A hyperbole is an exaggeration that is so dramatic that no one would believe the statement is true. Example: He was so hungry, he ate the whole cow for lunch, tail and all. Example: My teacher is so old, she doesn't’ even remember her own name!
What is a personification ? Personification is where human characteristics are given to an animal or an object Example: My teddy bear gave me a hug. Example: The flowers danced in the breeze.
What is alliteration? Alliteration is repeated consonant sounds at the beginning of words/group of words. Example: P eter p iper p icked a p ack of p ickled p eppers. Example: S ally s old s eashells by the s eashore.
What is onomatopoeia Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates a sound. Example: Clap, Clap! Example: AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH! Example: BOOM!
Now let’s play this game to see if you can identify figurative language on your own.
Game Directions Read each clue and click the type of figurative language that matches it. If you are right, small squares will disappear from the picture on the right. Try to guess the picture with each clue. If you are wrong, try again. When you get to the end, enjoy your celebration. Click the magnifying glass to start the game!
START 🡪 “happy as a clam” You are a bear in the morning. “pretty as a picture” Sally sells sea shells. The sun sang in the sky. BANG! I’m hungry; I could eat a horse. Red roses rock. FINISH! The dog is a princess. Buzz “ugly as an ogre” The paper screamed. metaphor simile alliteration personification onomatopoeia hyperbole alliteration metaphor onomatopoeia simile personification metaphor simile metaphor onomatopoeia metaphor simile personification metaphor simile hyperbole metaphor onomatopoeia FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Answer the questions correctly to reveal the surprise picture! simile
START 🡪 “happy as a clam” You are a bear in the morning. “pretty as a picture” Sally sells sea shells. The sun sang in the sky. BANG! I’m hungry; I could eat a horse. Red roses rock. FINISH! The dog is a princess. Buzz “ugly as an ogre” The paper screamed. simile metaphor simile alliteration personification onomatopoeia hyperbole alliteration metaphor onomatopoeia simile personification metaphor simile metaphor onomatopoeia metaphor simile personification metaphor simile hyperbole metaphor onomatopoeia FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Answer the questions correctly to reveal the surprise picture!
START 🡪 “happy as a clam” You are a bear in the morning. “pretty as a picture” Sally sells sea shells. The sun sang in the sky. BANG! I’m hungry; I could eat a horse. Red roses rock. FINISH! The dog is a princess. Buzz “ugly as an ogre” The paper screamed. simile metaphor simile alliteration personification onomatopoeia hyperbole alliteration metaphor onomatopoeia simile personification metaphor simile metaphor onomatopoeia metaphor simile personification metaphor simile hyperbole metaphor onomatopoeia FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Answer the questions correctly to reveal the surprise picture!
START 🡪 “happy as a clam” You are a bear in the morning. “pretty as a picture” Sally sells sea shells. The sun sang in the sky. BANG! I’m hungry; I could eat a horse. Red roses rock. FINISH! The dog is a princess. Buzz “ugly as an ogre” The paper screamed. simile metaphor simile alliteration personification onomatopoeia hyperbole alliteration metaphor onomatopoeia simile personification metaphor simile metaphor onomatopoeia metaphor simile personification metaphor simile hyperbole metaphor onomatopoeia FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Answer the questions correctly to reveal the surprise picture!
START 🡪 “happy as a clam” You are a bear in the morning. “pretty as a picture” Sally sells sea shells. The sun sang in the sky. BANG! I’m hungry; I could eat a horse. Red roses rock. FINISH! The dog is a princess. Buzz “ugly as an ogre” The paper screamed. simile metaphor simile alliteration personification onomatopoeia hyperbole alliteration metaphor onomatopoeia simile personification metaphor simile metaphor onomatopoeia metaphor simile personification metaphor simile hyperbole metaphor onomatopoeia FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Answer the questions correctly to reveal the surprise picture!
START 🡪 “happy as a clam” You are a bear in the morning. “pretty as a picture” Sally sells sea shells. The sun sang in the sky. BANG! I’m hungry; I could eat a horse. Red roses rock. FINISH! The dog is a princess. Buzz “ugly as an ogre” The paper screamed. simile metaphor simile alliteration personification onomatopoeia hyperbole alliteration metaphor onomatopoeia simile personification metaphor simile metaphor onomatopoeia metaphor simile personification metaphor simile hyperbole metaphor onomatopoeia FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Answer the questions correctly to reveal the surprise picture!
START 🡪 “happy as a clam” You are a bear in the morning. “pretty as a picture” Sally sells sea shells. The sun sang in the sky. BANG! I’m hungry; I could eat a horse. Red roses rock. FINISH! The dog is a princess. Buzz “ugly as an ogre” The paper screamed. simile metaphor simile alliteration personification onomatopoeia hyperbole alliteration metaphor onomatopoeia simile personification metaphor simile metaphor onomatopoeia metaphor simile personification metaphor simile hyperbole metaphor onomatopoeia FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Answer the questions correctly to reveal the surprise picture!
START 🡪 “happy as a clam” You are a bear in the morning. “pretty as a picture” Sally sells sea shells. The sun sang in the sky. BANG! I’m hungry; I could eat a horse. Red roses rock. FINISH! The dog is a princess. Buzz “ugly as an ogre” The paper screamed. simile metaphor simile alliteration personification onomatopoeia hyperbole alliteration metaphor onomatopoeia simile personification metaphor simile metaphor onomatopoeia metaphor simile personification metaphor simile hyperbole metaphor onomatopoeia FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Answer the questions correctly to reveal the surprise picture!
START 🡪 “happy as a clam” You are a bear in the morning. “pretty as a picture” Sally sells sea shells. The sun sang in the sky. BANG! I’m hungry; I could eat a horse. Red roses rock. FINISH! The dog is a princess. Buzz “ugly as an ogre” The paper screamed. simile metaphor simile alliteration personification onomatopoeia hyperbole alliteration metaphor onomatopoeia simile personification metaphor simile metaphor onomatopoeia metaphor simile personification metaphor simile hyperbole metaphor onomatopoeia FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Answer the questions correctly to reveal the surprise picture!
START 🡪 “happy as a clam” You are a bear in the morning. “pretty as a picture” Sally sells sea shells. The sun sang in the sky. BANG! I’m hungry; I could eat a horse. Red roses rock. FINISH! The dog is a princess. Buzz “ugly as an ogre” The paper screamed. simile metaphor simile alliteration personification onomatopoeia hyperbole alliteration metaphor onomatopoeia simile personification metaphor simile metaphor onomatopoeia metaphor simile personification metaphor simile hyperbole metaphor onomatopoeia FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Answer the questions correctly to reveal the surprise picture!
START 🡪 “happy as a clam” You are a bear in the morning. “pretty as a picture” Sally sells sea shells. The sun sang in the sky. BANG! I’m hungry; I could eat a horse. Red roses rock. FINISH! The dog is a princess. Buzz “ugly as a monster” The paper screamed. simile metaphor simile alliteration personification onomatopoeia hyperbole alliteration metaphor onomatopoeia simile personification metaphor simile metaphor onomatopoeia metaphor simile personification metaphor simile hyperbole metaphor onomatopoeia FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Answer the questions correctly to reveal the surprise picture!
START 🡪 “happy as a clam” You are a bear in the morning. “pretty as a picture” Sally sells sea shells. The sun sang in the sky. BANG! I’m hungry; I could eat a horse. Red roses rock. FINISH! The dog is a princess. Buzz “ugly as an ogre” The paper screamed. simile metaphor simile alliteration personification onomatopoeia hyperbole alliteration metaphor onomatopoeia simile personification metaphor simile metaphor onomatopoeia metaphor simile personification metaphor simile hyperbole metaphor onomatopoeia FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Answer the questions correctly to reveal the surprise picture!
START 🡪 “happy as a clam” You are a bear in the morning. “pretty as a picture” Sally sells sea shells. The sun sang in the sky. BANG! I’m hungry; I could eat a horse. Red roses rock. FINISH! The dog is a princess. Buzz “ugly as an ogre” The paper screamed. simile metaphor simile alliteration personification onomatopoeia hyperbole alliteration metaphor onomatopoeia simile personification metaphor simile metaphor onomatopoeia metaphor simile personification metaphor simile hyperbole metaphor onomatopoeia FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE You have found my dog Chloe! Click the finish button for a surprise!
YOU WIN!!!!!!
Simile: Metaphor: Personification: Hyperbole: Alliteration: Onomatopoeia: happy Show don’t tell