Getting to Know You

Part 1 Directions:

My family is like...

“_______ is/are my baby”

“Writing ______ me”

“If I (don’t) pass English class I will

_________”

Part 2 Directions:

Poetic Device Review

Practice...

In two (2) minutes, brainstorm as many sights, sounds, tastes, smells, touches as you can think of for this picture.

SimileComparison of two things using “like” or “as.”

Examples

The metal twisted like a ribbon.

She is as sweet as candy.

Her eyes were as bright as the moon.

Her hair was gold, like the sun.

Important!Using “like” or “as” doesn’t make a simile.

A comparison must be made.

Not a Simile: I like pizza.

Simile: The moon is like a pizza.

Practice...

In 30 seconds, write down as many similes as you can think of for this picture.

MetaphorTwo things are compared without using

“like” or “as.”

Examples

All the world is a stage.

Men are dogs.

Her eyes were the sun blazing through our souls.

The snow day was Heaven.

Practice...

In 1 minute, write down as many metaphors as you can think of for this picture.

PersonificationAssigning human characteristics to something that is not human.

ExamplesThe sunlight danced.

Water on the lake shivers.

The streets are calling me.The tree danced in the wind.The wind howled through the trees.

Practice...

In 1 minute,Personifythis - write down as many personifications as you can think of for this object.

HyperboleExaggerating to show strong feeling or effect.

Examples

I will love you forever.

My house is a million miles from here.

She’d kill me.

Practice...

In 1 minute,write down as many hyperboles as you can think of for this object.

Alliterationsimilar sounds at the start of words in a sentence or phrase

Think of tongue-twisters:

She sells seashells by the seashore.

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

Examples of AlliterationSometimes we see it in songs:

“…Whisper words of wisdom: Let it be.” - The Beatles

We usually don’t even think about how we hear it in songs:

“For what it's worth it was worth all the while.” - Green Day

Examples of AlliterationAlliteration by Samuel Taylor ColeridgeThe Rime of the Ancient Mariner(put to music by Iron Maiden)

The fair breeze blew;The white foam flew, And the furrow followed free;we were the first to ever burst into that silent sea.

Practice...

Write down as many brands or ads that you can think of the use alliteration.

Poetic Device Quiz

QuizOn a separate sheet of paper…

1. I will put an example of figurative language on the board.

2. You will write whether it is an simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, or understatement.

3. You can use your notes.

1

He drew a line as straight as an arrow.

2

Knowledge is a kingdom and all who learn are kings and queens.

3

The sun was beating down on me.

4

A flag wags like a fishhook there in the sky.

5

I'd rather take bathswith a man-eating shark,or wrestle a lionalone in the dark,eat spinach and liver,pet ten porcupines,than tackle the homework,my teacher assigns.

6

Ravenous and savagefrom its longpolar journey,

the North Wind

is searchingfor food—

7

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.

8

I'm a black ocean, leaping and wide,Welling and swelling I bearin the tide.

Leaving behind nights of terror and fearI rise

Answers1. Simile2. Metaphor3. Personification4. Simile5. Hyperbole6. Personification7. Metaphor8. Metaphor

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