Figurative
Language
Words or expressions that
deviate from their literal
meaning
Lesson Outline
• Introduction to Figurative Language
• The Different Types of Figurative Language
• Figurative Language in Context
Language Riddlers: Fill-in-the-Wit!
In this lesson, you'll find incomplete sentences with examples of figurative
language. Your task is to fill in the missing parts and have fun along the way.
Let's start with the samples below.
She's busy as a
Move this shape to
bee
reveal the answer!
The
dance at night.
Move this shape to
stars
reveal the answer!
You're as bright as a
Move this shape to
Don't cry over spilt
Move this shape to
button
reveal the answer!
milk
reveal the answer!
Figurative Language
Figurative language refers to the use of words or expressions that
deviate from their literal meaning to create a particular effect or
convey a vivid image or idea.
The purpose of using
figurative language in
writing is to enhance the
reader's experience and
engage their imagination.
Example:
His voice
is loud .
His voice was a
thunderous roar
during the argument.
Here are three key purposes:
1
Create vivid imagery
Example:
2
Add depth to descriptions
Example:
2
The stars, scattered across the night canvas like
gleaming diamonds, illuminated the darkness with
their beauty.
Among the blossoming garden, busy bees danced
among the flowers, their gentle hum adding to the
vibrant symphony of nature.
Evoke emotions
Example:
The beach, a haven of bliss, embraced me, washing
away worries and filling me with a sense of freedom.
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
TYPES OF Figurative
Language
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Idioms
Simile
A comparison between two
things using the words like,
as or than
The girl swam through the water
like a sleek dolphin gracefully
diving beneath the waves.
Metaphor
An expression that describes
a person or object directly
The friends were vibrant
sunflowers, soaking up the golden rays of
sunshine and blooming
with laughter.
Personification
Giving human qualities to
non-human things or objects
The tall, common beech tree stretched its
slender arms toward the sky,
swaying in the breeze as if talking
to the passing clouds.
Hyperbole
A saying exaggerated beyond
belief to make a point, adding
a comical aspect and
excitement to writing
The night sky was filled with so
many stars that it looked like a million
sparkling diamonds were strewn across a
velvet blanket.
Alliteration
The same letter or sound
occurs at the beginning of
words, adding a musical
quality to the phrase or
sentence
The busy bees buzzed busily
among the blooming blossoms.
Idiom
A saying that has a different
meaning than what it
literally says
Shoot for the stars!
GIVE IT A TRY!
Identify the figure of speech used in each
sentence by matching the labels below.
Personification
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Let's
check!
Metaphor
Personification
The sun smiled down on the field of flowers.
His voice was a velvet melody.
The wind whispered secrets through the trees.
Simile
His words cut like a knife.
Simile
Her eyes sparkled like diamonds in the moonlight.
Metaphor
Life is a journey, not a destination.
Cost an arm and a leg
Idiomatic
Expressions
and their
Meaning
Hold your horses
Let the cat out of the bag
Break a leg
Piece of cake
Cry over spilt milk
Good luck!
The phrases on top are
idiomatic expressions.
Their meanings are found
at the bottom. Reunite
these pairs in the middle.
Slow down
Reveal a secret
Easy task
Very expensive
Regretting something
ANSWER CHECK
Idiomatic
Expressions
and their
Meaning
The phrases on top are
idiomatic expressions.
Their meanings are found
at the bottom. Reunite
these pairs in the middle.
Break a leg
Good luck!
Cost an arm and a leg
Very expensive
Hold your horses
Slow down
Piece of cake
Easy task
Let the cat out of the bag
Reveal a secret
Cry over spilt milk
Regretting something
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