Reading 5 Day 2 –

Figurative Language: Simile,

Metaphor, Personification
Pair up and discuss about
the meaning of the photos
that I’ll show. 
Did you have the same
interpretation as your
partner?
How did you figure out the
meaning of the photo
quotes?
Did you clearly visualize the
meaning?
Which photo quote made the
most IMPACT?
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
Figurative Language ( or
figures of speech)
- Creates pictures in the mind
of reader or listener.
- We use it to add color,
interest, and awaken the
imagination.
1.) Simile – compare using
like or as.

Anna fights like a lion

Lex swims as fast as a fish
John slithers like a snake
2.) Metaphor – Compare
without using like or as.

The hospital was a

refrigerator.
Books are keys to your
imagination.
• Thank you for helping me.
You’re an angel.
3.) Personification –

Human qualities are

given to animals,
objects or ideas.
The stars danced playfully in
the moonlit sky.
The wind sang through the
meadow.
Use your whiteboards
and identify if the figure
of speech used is a
simile, metaphor or
personification.
1. The ocean gracefully
danced in the moonlight.
1. The ocean gracefully
danced in the moonlight.
(personification)
2. They fought like cats and
dogs.
2. They fought like cats and
dogs. (simile)
3. Her long hair was a flowing
golden river.
3. Her long hair was a flowing
golden river. (metaphor)
4. The bread jumped up out
of the toaster.
4. The bread jumped up out
of the toaster.
(personification)
5. My love for you is as deep
as the ocean.
5. My love for you is as deep
as the ocean.
(simile)
6. The ballerina was a swan,
gliding across the stage.
6. The ballerina was a swan,
gliding across the stage.
(metaphor)
Seatwork #1
Group yourselves into 3 and
get a ½ sheet of paper. 
 1.) Write 1
metaphor.
2.) Write 1 simile.

3.) Write 1
personification.
Closure:
Reflect on this quote. 