Name _ , Date . ~_ . Learning Page . What Is Figurative Language? " Sometimes writers use figurative language to create vivid descriptions. language is the use of words in ways apart from their ordinary Figurative meanings. The words or phrases do not mean exactly, or literally, what they say. Instead, they create impressions by suggesting comparisons, unlikely actions, or exaggerations that make the reader take notice. Use these tips to understand 1. Identify the type of figurative t language: language being used. Simile Mackenzie was as tired-looking Metaphor Wilbur was a library of information. Personification The tree roots slurpedup Hyperbole Our cat Jinx ruled the entire household. 2. Determine ·1 figurative as wilted lettuce. the heavy rain. the literal meaning of the figure of speech. Simile Mackenzie was really weary. Metaphor Wilbur knew a lot. Personification The trees needed rain. Hyperbole Jinx got his own way. Read the paragraph. You could see the traffic for miles ahead. Every few minutes the cars would move a couple of feet, then come to a halt. "This is awful!" wept Andrea. "We'll never get II home. The cars are lined up all the way to the West Coast!" I, Identify I ® simile .( ',I I ':,1 i . J:, the type of figurative ® metaphor language represented CD personification Explain what the figure of speech means. in the underlined words. @ hyperbole _ Name ~ ".1 " I _ Date Name _ _ Date ~--'- • . ' Figurative Language Figurative Language Read the paragraph. Answer the questions. Read the paragraph. Answer the questions. Most flowers are sweet-smelling. In fact, perfumes are made from many flowers. But the rafflesia is such a stinky flower that it makes people regret having a nose! This strange flower grows in the forests of Southeast Asia. Not only is the rafflesia sme1\y,but one blossom can be as large as a truck tire. Because these flowers ~': areso unusual, many scientists and tourists travel to see .:~.'\ them. However, scientists are worried that rafflesias may be in danger of dyingout. The forests in which they grow are being cut down. For many people"August is a day in the sun. It is a time to go to the beach or the mountains or the woods. With its warm, sunny ~"~~ weather August invites people to play and relax. Some people':"k'~};,.'i:,'i'i,'i\ ~l:~:~ ::t~~:s~~:i:!O~: ::~;op::;~:'. ('".\~iWt~fY' ~~:i:o::UP's ""D:~,\:tb]:Y calendar, August is called the National Happiness Happens Month. How do you celebrate this month? Some people do funny things while others just smile a lot. No frowning faces are allowed! 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The underlined words in this paragraph are an example of figurative language called o metaphor _ Find and underline another example of figurative language in the paragraph. ) Birds also are known to stand on one foot while sleeping, You might say that birds are excellent energy conservationists. @hyperbole These words suggest ;~~~ head under a wing. It does this to keep warm when sleeping, .~_, .. ~" ..•. r._.lt·~ll~(O)o.rfrJ . P.I J~ .~ 7l'lJ.'Zl What do you do wjth your hands on a cool day?You might tuck l -10 His photos welcomed people into the past. ® personification _ '" The underli ned words in this paragraph are an example of figurative language called o metaphor Date Read the paragraph. Answer the questions. ~ nightspots, Van DerZee _ Figurative Language Answer the questions. DerZee photographed Name ® personification These words compare © simile ® hyperbole to ,.:;: Find and underline another example of figurative language in the paragraph. 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Snowboarding became an Olympic sport in the 1998 Winter Games in Nagano, Japan. '.'1 The underlined words in this paragraph are an example of figurative language called These words compare ~ Read the paragraph. Answer the questions. A shoe by the roadside is an untold story. Where is the mate? How did it get there? Many people are curious about shoes lying on the sides of roads. They have come up with several explanations. One idea is that the shoes were tossed out of cars by children during arguments. Another idea is that hikers accidentally dropped a shoe. A third theory is that the shoes fell out of garbage trucks. No one knows for sure. These single roadside shoes don't tell their secret. ® personification II figurative Language Read the paragraph. Answer the questions. ® metaphor :I ~ ~ · · ~ s ~ · '" iJ:!;", ~~) Write the meaning of the second figure of speech in your own words. · I :z •••• II CI 1 ~ ;J a • \I 9 1'1 • II " " •• -@) II I. 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These butterflies always go to the same place. ~l Often they rest in the same trees, painting the green branches a vivid orange. A monarch can ® personification © simile '[1 I · ·~ Find and underline another example of figurative language in the paragraph. ."e ~ <ll ~ · · ·· ·· ~ <5 :5 Write the meaning of the second figure of speech in your own words. (3 I · ·" ·~ ··'l:l"~ c; • • ~ • • • ," • I I • I • " • • • ~ I- • II • • ill I. • a A • • • • • ." \\0,. i .,... ',..I..; © simile ® personification These words suggest i.i, This example is called ------~---------------- • . ." . . . , .' The underlined words in this paragraph are an example of figurative language called ® metaphor ® hyperbole llt"Jj 11 .~. ' fly up to 12 miles an hour and cover almost 100 miles a day. Sometimes more than 1,000 monarchs travel together. The migrating butterflies head for Florida, Southern California, and Mexico.There, they enjoy warm winter vacations. :2 These words suggest ------------------------------------------'l ~., -4: ~~ .".;: ~~ The underlined words in this paragraph are an example of figurative language called ® metaphor _ • figurative Language The luge is the most thrilling sport in the universe. This high-speed event has been part of the Winter Olympics since 1964. Athletes compete on small sleds usually made of fiberglass.They lie on their backs with their feet stretched out over the front of the sled and race down a curved, ice-covered course. To steer, the rider must use leg and foot pressure on the sled's runners and downward pressure with his or her shoulders. 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