3rd Grade Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a special meaning or effect, often by comparing things or describing them in a creative way.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two different things by saying one is the other.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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Example of a simile: 'She is as brave as a lion.' What does this mean?

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It means she is very brave, comparing her bravery to that of a lion.

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Example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does this mean?

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It means that time can take away moments from our lives, just like a thief takes things.

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What does 'the wind howled' mean in figurative language?

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It means the wind was blowing very strongly, making a loud noise.

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What does 'the trees were dancing' mean?

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It means the trees were moving back and forth because of the wind.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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The purpose is to make writing more interesting and to help readers visualize ideas.