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Figurative Language in Literature

Grade 5 · English Language Arts · Reading Literature · Northwest Territories, Canada

Lesson Summary

Recognize similes, metaphors, and other figurative language that authors use to paint pictures with words.

Explanation

Figurative language uses words in creative ways that are not meant to be taken literally. A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as,' such as 'her smile was bright as the sun.' A metaphor says something is something else, like 'the classroom was a zoo.' Other types include personification, where non-living things are given human qualities, and hyperbole, which is an extreme exaggeration. These tools help authors make their writing more vivid and interesting.

Practice Questions

Q1: Is this a simile or a metaphor? 'The wind whispered through the trees.'
Answer: It is personification. The wind is given the human ability to whisper.
Q2: What does the simile 'He ran like a cheetah' mean?
Answer: It means he ran very fast, comparing his speed to a cheetah's speed using the word 'like.'
Q3: Write an example of a metaphor.
Answer: Example: 'The world is a stage.' This says the world is a stage without using 'like' or 'as.'
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