Classify figures of speech

Learning Objectives Define simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, and hyperbole. Differentiate between a simile and a metaphor in a given sentence. Identify the non-human object and the human quality in an example of personification. Recognize sound words as examples of onomatopoeia. Explain why a statement is a hyperbole. Correctly classify sentences containing common figures of speech. Have you ever heard someone say 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'? 🐴 Don't worry, they're not really going to eat a horse! We are going to learn about a special way authors use words called 'figures of speech'. Learning to spot and classify them will make you a super reader and a more creative writer. It's like having a secret code to und...

TermDefinitionExample Figure of SpeechA word or phrase that has a different meaning than its normal, everyday meaning. It's a way to make language more colorful and interesting.Saying 'The world is your oyster' doesn't mean you own a real oyster; it means you have many opportunities. SimileA figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.The new puppy was as fluffy as a cloud. MetaphorA figure of speech that compares two different things by saying one thing *is* the other. It does NOT use 'like' or 'as'.The calm lake was a mirror. PersonificationGiving human qualities, actions, or feelings to an animal, object, or idea.The wind howled in the night. OnomatopoeiaA word that imitates the sound it...

The Comparison Rule Step 1: Does the sentence compare two different things? Step 2: If yes, does it use 'like' or 'as'? If yes, it's a Simile. If no, it's a Metaphor. Use this rule to decide between a simile and a metaphor. The key is to look for the special comparison words 'like' or 'as'. The Human-Action Rule Ask: Is an object or animal doing something only a person can do (like talking, thinking, or dancing)? Use this rule to spot personification. If a non-human thing is acting like a human, it's personification. The Sound Rule Ask: Is there a word in the sentence that sounds like the noise it's describing? Use this rule to find onomatopoeia. If you can 'hear' the word, like 'crash',...