English Language Arts
Grade 5
15 min
Classify the figure of speech: review
Classify the figure of speech: review
What you'll learn
- Identify and classify at least 8 out of 10 examples of figures of speech (simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, understatement, irony, paradox, oxymoron) within provided literary excerpts with 80% accuracy.
- Analyze the effect of at least 3 different figures of speech (simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, understatement, irony, paradox, oxymoron) on the tone and meaning of a given passage, articulating the relationship in a well-developed paragraph for each example.
- Apply knowledge of figures of speech to create a short original poem or prose passage (approximately 100-150 words) that effectively utilizes at least 5 different figures of speech, demonstrating a conscious understanding of their impact.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different figures of speech in achieving specific rhetorical purposes (e.g., persuasion, humor, emotional impact) by comparing and contrasting their use in two distinct literary works in a structured paragraph.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Define simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, and hyperbole.
Differentiate between a simile and a metaphor based on the use of 'like' or 'as'.
Identify the non-human object and the human quality in an example of personification.
Classify a given sentence as an example of a specific figure of speech.
Explain why an author might use a specific figure of speech to make their writing more interesting.
Create their own original sentences using at least three different figures of speech.
Have you ever heard a car's engine go 'vroom' or a secret being 'whispered' by the wind? 🌬️ Let's explore how authors use these cool language tricks!
In this lesson, we will review the most common types of figurative...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
SimileA comparison between two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.The soccer player was as fast as a cheetah.
MetaphorA direct comparison between two different things, stating that one thing IS the other. It does not use 'like' or 'as'.The classroom was a zoo right before the bell rang.
PersonificationGiving human qualities, actions, or feelings to an animal, object, or idea.The old house groaned in the strong wind.
OnomatopoeiaA word that imitates the sound it describes.The bacon sizzled in the hot pan.
HyperboleAn extreme exaggeration used to make a point or for emphasis. It is not meant to be taken literally.I have a million things to do after school today.
AlliterationThe repetition of the same beginning conson...
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Key Rules & Conventions
The 'Like' or 'As' Test
If a sentence compares two things using the word 'like' or 'as', it is a simile.
This is the fastest way to identify a simile. Always scan the sentence for these two key words when you see a comparison.
The Human Action Test
If a non-human thing (like the sun, a car, or a dog) is doing something only a human can do (like smiling, thinking, or whispering), it is personification.
Ask yourself: 'Can this object or animal really do this action?' If the answer is no, and it's a human-like action, you've found personification.
The Sound Check
If a word in the sentence sounds like the noise it is describing, it is onomatopoeia.
Read the sentence out loud. If you hear words like 'buzz,&#...
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Challenging
An author writes, 'The new student was a fish out of water.' What is the most likely effect the author wants to create with this metaphor?
A.To show that the student enjoys swimming.
B.To create a feeling that the student was uncomfortable and did not belong.
C.To describe what the student was wearing.
D.To suggest the student was a very fast runner.
Challenging
Which sentence contains both personification and onomatopoeia?
A.The thunder grumbled and then roared with a loud crash.
B.The snake hissed, as quiet as a whisper.
C.My computer is a dinosaur; it takes forever to start.
D.The wind howled like a sad ghost.
Challenging
An author wants to create a spooky and mysterious mood. Which sentence best uses personification to achieve this?
A.The flowers smiled at the warm sun.
B.The happy little stream danced over the rocks.
C.The toaster cheerfully popped up the toast.
D.The shadows of the trees reached out with long, grasping fingers.
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