Figurative Language

Specific ways to take figurative language beyond the “blah.”

Fancier Figurative Language: Start with a Cliche

Part 1 of Fancier Figurative Language

We'll start with the cliché "as cold as ice" and go somewhere much more interesting.

Fancier Figurative Language: Use the Opposite

Part 2 of Fancier Figurative Language

Let's start with "As cold as fire."

Fancier Figurative Language: Move the Simile

Part 3 of Fancier Figurative Language

What if we started a sentence with the simile?

Fancier Figurative Language: Advanced Repetition

Part 4 of Fancier Figurative Language

Is your students' use of repetition limited to, "The girl was very, very, very fast."? Let's borrow some ideas from Shakespeare!

Super Specific Similes – Slimy Broccoli

Part 3 of Super Specific Similes

Let's make this simile even more specific.

Super Specific Similes: Stinky Seaweed

Part 4 of Super Specific Similes

Students will make their similes super specific.

Super Specific Similes: Quick Baby

Part 1 of Super Specific Similes

Let's make this simile even more specific.

Super Specific Similes – Strong Uncle

Part 4 of Super Specific Similes

Let's make this simile even more specific.

Super Specific Similes: Loud Class

Part 2 of Super Specific Similes

Let's make that simile even more specific!