Figurative Language Simile and Metaphor

Why do people use figurative language?

• To make their writing interesting and visual, or to emphasis an idea and make a point.

• To be grammatically correct.

• To structure their writing into paragraphs.

• Because Beyonce uses it in her songs. 

Read the following passage.

Adam’s love for Pizza burns bright, an undying flame that can never be extinguished, not even by a bad pepperoni.

Which of the following best describes the metaphor in this passage?

• Adam’s love for pizza is compared to a bad pepperoni.

• Adam loves pizza.

• Adam’s love for pizza is compared to a flame.

• Adam’s love is compared to a pizza.

True or False A simile COMPARES 2 things using the words like or as?

• True

• False

What do similes and metaphors have in common?

On a scale of 1-10 where is your understanding of similes and metaphors?

What is a metaphor?

• Is when you describe something by giving hints

• Is when someone compares you to something without saying like

• I don't know

• Is when someone compares you to something using like

Which phrase is NOT a simile?

• He's a workhorse

• He's as strong as an ox

• He is as fast as a cheetah

• You're as cold as ice

Kate was a busy beaver as she prepared for her birthday party

The words in blue are an example of what?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Clue

• Illitiration

What does "Blind as a Bat" mean?

• It loves the dark

• It wears glasses

• It can't see well

• It sleeps upside down

True or False: These two sentences are metaphors?

You are fire

You are a cheetah

• True

• False