Learning about simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia

1. Figurative Language

2. Four Kinds

3. Four Kinds
Simile

4. Four Kinds
Simile
Metaphor

5. Four Kinds
Simile
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia

6. Four Kinds
Simile
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Personification

7. Simile

8. Simile
A simile compares two things that are not alike by
using the word “like” or “as.”

9. Simile
A simile compares two things that are not alike by
using the word “like” or “as.”
The rug was as soft as a bed of rose petals.

10. Simile
A simile compares two things that are not alike by
using the word “like” or “as.”
The rug was as soft as a bed of rose petals.
The motorcycle rumbled like thunder in the
distance.

11. Simile
A simile compares two things that are not alike by
using the word “like” or “as.”
The rug was as soft as a bed of rose petals.
The motorcycle rumbled like thunder in the
distance.
What two things are being compared?

12. Simile
A simile compares two things that are not alike by
using the word “like” or “as.”
The rug was as soft as a bed of rose petals.
The motorcycle rumbled like thunder in the
distance.
What two things are being compared?
a rug and a bed of roses

13. Simile
A simile compares two things that are not alike by
using the word “like” or “as.”
The rug was as soft as a bed of rose petals.
The motorcycle rumbled like thunder in the
distance.
What two things are being compared?
a rug and a bed of roses
motorcycle and thunder

14. Examples of Similes

15. Examples of Similes
His skin was as cold as ice.
It felt as hard as rock.
She looked as gentle as a lamb.

16. Examples of Similes
His skin was as cold as ice.
It felt as hard as rock.
She looked as gentle as a lamb.
He eats like a pig.
He smokes like a chimney.
They fought like cats and dogs.

17. Metaphor

18. Metaphor
A metaphor compares two unlike things WITHOUT
using LIKE or AS

19. Metaphor
A metaphor compares two unlike things WITHOUT
using LIKE or AS
The air-conditioned waiting room was a
refrigerator.

20. Metaphor
A metaphor compares two unlike things WITHOUT
using LIKE or AS
The air-conditioned waiting room was a
refrigerator.
The trip was a nightmare.

21. Metaphor
A metaphor compares two unlike things WITHOUT
using LIKE or AS
The air-conditioned waiting room was a
refrigerator.
The trip was a nightmare.
What two things are being compared?

22. Metaphor
A metaphor compares two unlike things WITHOUT
using LIKE or AS
The air-conditioned waiting room was a
refrigerator.
The trip was a nightmare.
What two things are being compared?
Waiting room and refrigerator

23. Metaphor
A metaphor compares two unlike things WITHOUT
using LIKE or AS
The air-conditioned waiting room was a
refrigerator.
The trip was a nightmare.
What two things are being compared?
Waiting room and refrigerator
Trip and nightmare

24. Examples of Metaphor

25. Examples of Metaphor
My dad was boiling mad.

26. Examples of Metaphor
My dad was boiling mad.
(This implies that my dad was very, very angry.)

27. Examples of Metaphor
My dad was boiling mad.
(This implies that my dad was very, very angry.)

28. Examples of Metaphor
My dad was boiling mad.
(This implies that my dad was very, very angry.)
His idea was difficult to swallow.

29. Examples of Metaphor
My dad was boiling mad.
(This implies that my dad was very, very angry.)
His idea was difficult to swallow.
(This implies that his idea was hard to accept.)

30. Examples of Metaphor
My dad was boiling mad.
(This implies that my dad was very, very angry.)
His idea was difficult to swallow.
(This implies that his idea was hard to accept.)

31. Examples of Metaphor
My dad was boiling mad.
(This implies that my dad was very, very angry.)
His idea was difficult to swallow.
(This implies that his idea was hard to accept.)
The homework was a breeze.

32. Examples of Metaphor
My dad was boiling mad.
(This implies that my dad was very, very angry.)
His idea was difficult to swallow.
(This implies that his idea was hard to accept.)
The homework was a breeze.
(This implies that the homework was very easy to
do.)

33. Examples of Metaphor

34. Examples of Metaphor
They showered the birthday girl with gifts.

35. Examples of Metaphor
They showered the birthday girl with gifts.
(This implies that they gave the girl many gifts.)

36. Examples of Metaphor
They showered the birthday girl with gifts.
(This implies that they gave the girl many gifts.)

37. Examples of Metaphor
They showered the birthday girl with gifts.
(This implies that they gave the girl many gifts.)
My memory of the event is foggy.

38. Examples of Metaphor
They showered the birthday girl with gifts.
(This implies that they gave the girl many gifts.)
My memory of the event is foggy.
(This implies that my memory of what happened was
unclear.)

39. Examples of Metaphor
They showered the birthday girl with gifts.
(This implies that they gave the girl many gifts.)
My memory of the event is foggy.
(This implies that my memory of what happened was
unclear.)

40. Examples of Metaphor
They showered the birthday girl with gifts.
(This implies that they gave the girl many gifts.)
My memory of the event is foggy.
(This implies that my memory of what happened was
unclear.)
Her dog, Jake, was the sunshine of her life.

41. Examples of Metaphor
They showered the birthday girl with gifts.
(This implies that they gave the girl many gifts.)
My memory of the event is foggy.
(This implies that my memory of what happened was
unclear.)
Her dog, Jake, was the sunshine of her life.
(This implies that Jake was the brightest or best part
of her life.)

42. Personification

43. Personification
When an OBJECT is given the quality of a
PERSON.

44. Personification
When an OBJECT is given the quality of a
PERSON.
The old house creaked and complained about
its aching joints.

45. Personification
When an OBJECT is given the quality of a
PERSON.
The old house creaked and complained about
its aching joints.
Can a house complain?

46. Personification
When an OBJECT is given the quality of a
PERSON.
The old house creaked and complained about
its aching joints.
Can a house complain?
The friendly harbor welcomed us with
outstretched arms.

47. Personification
When an OBJECT is given the quality of a
PERSON.
The old house creaked and complained about
its aching joints.
Can a house complain?
The friendly harbor welcomed us with
outstretched arms.
Can a harbor welcome people with it’s
arms? Does it even have arms?

48. Examples of Personification

49. Examples of Personification
The flowers begged for water.

50. Examples of Personification
The flowers begged for water.
•The wind screamed as it raced
around the house.

51. Examples of Personification
The flowers begged for water.
•The wind screamed as it raced
around the house.
•The house was lazy and unkempt.

52. Examples of Personification
The flowers begged for water.
•The wind screamed as it raced
around the house.
•The house was lazy and unkempt.
•Lightning danced across the sky.

53. Examples of Personification
The flowers begged for water.
•The wind screamed as it raced
around the house.
•The house was lazy and unkempt.
•Lightning danced across the sky.
•Trees bowed to the ground.

54. Examples of Personification

55. Examples of Personification
The carved pumpkin smiled at me.

56. Examples of Personification
The carved pumpkin smiled at me.
• The vines wove their fingers together
to form a braid.

57. Examples of Personification
The carved pumpkin smiled at me.
• The vines wove their fingers together
to form a braid.
• The wind whispered softly in the night.

58. Examples of Personification
The carved pumpkin smiled at me.
• The vines wove their fingers together
to form a braid.
• The wind whispered softly in the night.
• The sun played hide and seek with the
clouds.

59. Examples of Personification
The carved pumpkin smiled at me.
• The vines wove their fingers together
to form a braid.
• The wind whispered softly in the night.
• The sun played hide and seek with the
clouds.
• The stars winked at me.

60. Onomatopoeia

61. Onomatopoeia
Onomatopoeia is a word that IMITATES the
sound it represents.

62. Onomatopoeia
Onomatopoeia is a word that IMITATES the
sound it represents.
The cat was listening for the squeak of
the mouse.

63. Onomatopoeia
Onomatopoeia is a word that IMITATES the
sound it represents.
The cat was listening for the squeak of
the mouse.
The buzz of the bees filled the room.

64. Onomatopoeia
Onomatopoeia is a word that IMITATES the
sound it represents.
The cat was listening for the squeak of
the mouse.
The buzz of the bees filled the room.
I jumped when the hiss of snake startled
me.

65. Examples of Onomatopoeia

66. Examples of Onomatopoeia
whack , whir, wheeze, whine

67. Examples of Onomatopoeia
whack , whir, wheeze, whine
splat, squirt, scrape

68. Examples of Onomatopoeia
whack , whir, wheeze, whine
splat, squirt, scrape
clink, clank, clunk, clatter

69. Examples of Onomatopoeia
whack , whir, wheeze, whine
splat, squirt, scrape
clink, clank, clunk, clatter
ring, rip, roar, toot, pop, pow

70. Examples of Onomatopoeia
whack , whir, wheeze, whine
splat, squirt, scrape
clink, clank, clunk, clatter
ring, rip, roar, toot, pop, pow
smack, rattle, boing, jingle, honk

71. Examples of Onomatopoeia
whack , whir, wheeze, whine
splat, squirt, scrape
clink, clank, clunk, clatter
ring, rip, roar, toot, pop, pow
smack, rattle, boing, jingle, honk
bark, arf, meow, oink, quack