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Figurative language enriches our writing and creates images in our minds when we read.

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Writing with Colorful Words Introduction to Figurative Language Ms. Gunther
Figurative Language ,[object Object]
Types of Figurative Language ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Examples The volcano spit out lava from its mouth. Lava erupted from the volcano. Personification The backpack weighs a ton. The backpack feels very heavy. Hyperbole Her hair is silky . Her hair is very soft. Metaphor His feet are as big as skateboards. He has big feet. Simile Figurative Meaning Literal Meaning Figurative Language
Let’s think of examples! Personification Hyperbole Metaphor Simile Figurative Meaning Literal Meaning Figurative Language
Description ,[object Object],[object Object]
What is literal? What is figurative?
Comparison ,[object Object],[object Object]
Summary ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Figurative Language

  • 1. Writing with Colorful Words Introduction to Figurative Language Ms. Gunther
  • 2.
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  • 4. Examples The volcano spit out lava from its mouth. Lava erupted from the volcano. Personification The backpack weighs a ton. The backpack feels very heavy. Hyperbole Her hair is silky . Her hair is very soft. Metaphor His feet are as big as skateboards. He has big feet. Simile Figurative Meaning Literal Meaning Figurative Language
  • 5. Let’s think of examples! Personification Hyperbole Metaphor Simile Figurative Meaning Literal Meaning Figurative Language
  • 6.
  • 7. What is literal? What is figurative?
  • 8.
  • 9.