Metaphors, Similes,
Onomatopoeia
BY: ANTHONY ONDRECJAK
Student’s Objectives
 given
an example of figurative language the
students will tell if it is a Metaphor simile or
onomatopoeia
 After
listening to Roar at Perry and analyzing
the lyrics. The students will
take a quiz to check their understanding of
figurative language
Figurative
Language
Metaphors
Similes
Onomatopoeia
Pre-assessment: underline the
adjective it is describing and I will call
on you to tell if it is a simile, metaphor
or onomatopoeia.
 This
 My
class is as fun as a rollercoaster.
parents are hawks.
 BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
Quick Overview Simile
Introduction to topic
 A simile
is a comparison between two things
using like or as. Similes are often used in poems
to emphasize a point.
 “I
came in like a wrecking ball” –Miley Cyrus-
 “Do
you ever feel like a plastic bag drifting
through the wind..” –Katy Perry-
Quick Overview Metaphor
Introduction to topic
 Makes
a comparison between seemingly unlike
things without “like” or “as”.
 “Life
 “My
is a highway” Rascal Flatts
hearts a stereo” –Gym Class Heroes-
Quick review Onomatopoeia
Introduction to topic
 Onomatopoeia
is the naming of a thing by
imitation of a natural sound.
 “Boom
Boom Pow” -Black Eyes Peas-
 “WHOOMP
(there is is)” –Tag Team
What is a stanza?
 A group
of lines forming the basic recurring
metrical unit in a poem
Listen to the song
First Stanza
Student Practice slides
I
used to bite my tongue and hold my breath
Scared to rock the boat and make a mess
So I sat quietly, agreed politely
I guess that I forgot I had a choice
I let you push me past the breaking point
I stood for nothing, so I fell for everything
Raise your if you see a form of figurative speech
Second Stanza
Student Practice slides
 You
held me down, but I got up (HEY!)
Already brushing off the dust
You hear my voice, you hear that sound
Like thunder gonna shake the ground
You held me down, but I got up (HEY!)
Get ready 'cause I’ve had enough
I see it all, I see it now
Raise your if you see a form of figurative speech
Student Practice slides
I
got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing
through the fire
I am a champion and you’re gonna hear
me roar
 'Cause
 Louder,
louder than a lion
'Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear
me roar
Student Practice Slide
 Now
I’m floating like a butterfly
Stinging like a bee I earned my stripes
I went from zero, to my own hero
Raise your if you see a form of figurative speech
Fifth Stanza
Student Practice slides
 You
held me down, but I got up (HEY!)
Already brushing off the dust
 You hear my voice, you hear that sound
Like thunder gonna shake the ground
 You held me down, but I got up (HEY!)
Get ready ’cause I’ve had enough
I see it all, I see it now
Raise your if you see a form of figurative speech
Student Practice slides
I
got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing
through the fire
‘Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear
me roar
Louder, louder than a lion
 ‘Cause
I am a champion and you’re gonna hear
me roar
Oh oh oh oh oh oh (x3)
 You’re
gonna hear me roar
Oh oh oh oh oh oh (x3)
Seventh Stanza
Student Practice slides
 Ro-oar,
ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar
Raise your if you see a form of figurative speech
Student Practice slides
I
got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing
through the fire
‘Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear
me roar
Louder, louder than a lion
 ‘Cause
I am a champion and you’re gonna hear
me roar
Oh oh oh oh oh oh (x3)
 You’re
gonna hear me roar
Oh oh oh oh oh oh (x2)
You'll hear me roar
Extra Practice Similes
Student Practice slides
 Some
 As
sharp as a knife
 You
 He
examples of similes are
eat like a pig
was ran as fast as the wind
GREEN CHEK OR RED X IF YOU
UNDERSTAND
Extra Practice Metaphor
Student Practice slides
 Some
 My
examples of Metaphors
home is a prison
 The
snow is a white blanket
 Time
 You
is money
are my sunshine
GREEN CHEK OR RED X IF YOU UNDERSTAND
Small Quiz Post-Assessment



The water was blue as the sky.

Simile

Metaphor

Onomatopoeia
The feather is as light as air.

Simile

Metaphor

Onomatopoeia
The bees buzzed and whizzed from flower to flower.

Simile

Metaphor

Onomatopoeia

Post-Assessment

He swims like a fish in the ocean.



Simile

Metaphor

Onomatopoeia
The birds chirped as they flew over the stream.

Simile

Metaphor

Onomatopoeia
The clouds are marshmallows in the sky.

Simile

Metaphor

Onomatopoeia

Post-Assessment

The lady skin is as white as snow.



Simile

Metaphor

Onomatopoeia
The pencil is as thorny as a rose bush.

Simile

Metaphor

Onomatopoeia
Her son is as smart as Albert Einstein.

Simile

Metaphor

Onomatopoeia
EXIT TICKET!!!!
Extension activity TWO MINUTE
PAPER
 Answer
 Fill
on the discussion board
out what you learned and what you have
learned from today