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Literary DevicesWriters often use words in special ways to help readers "see" things in a different way. Devices are tools, so literary devices are tools that writers use to improve their writing and make it more interesting. Literary devices include figurative language, imagery, and sound devices.
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* Figurative language (or figures of speech) provides descriptions or comparisons that go beyond the literal meaning of the words. It helps us make connections between things and see the world in new ways. Some examples of figurative language are:
simile, metaphor, personification, idiom, and hyperbole (exaggeration)
Figurative LanguageA simile is a comparison between two unlike things using the words like or as.
My brother is as tall as a mighty oak tree.
A metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things. It does not use the words like or as.
The baseball was a speeding rocket.
http://library.thinkquest.org/J0112392/simile.html
http://library.thinkquest.org/J0112392/metaphor.html
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http://library.thinkquest.org/j0112392/simile.htmlhttp://library.thinkquest.org/j0112392/metaphor.html
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Figurative LanguagePersonification gives human qualities (such as the ability to hear, feel, talk, or make decisions) to nonhuman objects, animal, or ideas.
The sun smiled at me warmly.
An idiom is a group of words that are used in a new way, giving the words a whole new meaning.
It's raining cats and dogs.
http://www.idiomsite.com/
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http://examples.yourdictionary.com/humorousexamplesofpersonificationinpoetry.html
Hyperbole is a way of describing something by exaggerating.
Everyone in the world likes ice cream!The lion had a roar that would flatten all the trees in the jungle.
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http://www.idiomsite.com/http://examples.yourdictionary.com/humorous-examples-of-personification-in-poetry.html
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*Sound devices are words that are used in specific ways to create a special effect using sounds. Some examples of sound devices are alliteration and onomatopoeia.
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Alliteration is the repetition of a consonant sound at the beginnings of words.
Seven seals swam silently in the sea.
Onomatopoeia is the use of words that sound like the noises they describe.
The ball plopped into the catcher's mitt and then landed on the ground with a thud.
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Literary Devices Matching
The tree clawed at Jack with its bony fingers.
Wondrous words are whispered into the window of the waiting world.
Zing! went the speeding baseball.
OnomatopoeiaAlliteration Personification
(Dragtheliterarydevicetothesamplethatmatchesit.)
Literary Devices Matching
The wandering cat was a thief on the prowl.
My sister is as sweet as a Hershey's candy bar.
That box weighs a hundred pounds!
SimileMetaphor Hyperbole
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* Imagery is the use of details that appeal to the senses - sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste. Imagery helps readers create pictures in the mind and make descriptions come alive.
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Resources:How to Write, Recite, and Delight in All Kinds of Poetry by Hulme and Guthrie
Quia Literary Devices Matching Activity:http://www.quia.com/jg/715120.html
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LiteraryDevicesPowerPointProject.doc
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LiteraryDevicesPowerPointRubric.doc
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LiteraryDevicesVocabulary.doc
QuiaMatching
Literary Devices
By:Alexa
Simile
I am as pretty as a Rose.
Im as sweet as candy.
Metaphor
Im a short tale.
Im a sweet lollipop.
Alliteration
My mother made me clean my messy room.
Alexa ate a dozen apples.
Onomatopoeia
SLAM!! Went the door.
ZOOM!! Went the jet.
Idioms
I smell a rat.
Its raining cats and dogs!
Hyperbole
I ate a mile high ice cream cone.
Its been days since Ive had sleep.
Personification
Pencil speaking:
I wish Alexa would stop using my head for her eraser.
Pencil sharpener speaking:
The kids insist on using me for their pencil sharpener. Im full!
SMART Notebook
Name: ____________________________
Literary Devices PowerPoint Project
Assignmnent:
1.) Create a PowerPoint Presentation containing 8 slides.
2.) The slides should be:
A title slide with the title and your name
Simile
Metaphor
Idiom
Personification
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
3.) Each literary device slide should contain a title and 2 examples that are written in complete sentences.
4.) Each slide must contain at least one graphic. Each graphic must relate to some part of the text.
5.) All text must be very legible.
SMART Notebook
Name _____________________________
PowerPoint Project Checklist
Literary Devices
Do I have all 8 required slides?
Is each title capitalized on every slide?
Do I have at least 2 correct examples for each literary device?
Are all of my examples written as complete sentences?
Do all of my sentences have end punctuation?
Do I have at least one graphic on each slide?
Do all of my graphics directly relate to my text?
Is all of my text legible (easy to read) ?
Am I proud of my work?
Ffoxworth 2004
SMART Notebook
Name _______________________
Literary Devices PowerPoint Rubric
Criteria
Points
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Simile
Incorrect examples and incomplete sentences.
Only one correct example.
Two correct examples; incomplete sentences.
Two correct examples; complete sentences.
2.5
x____
Metaphor
Incorrect examples and incomplete sentences.
Only one correct example.
Two correct examples; incomplete sentences.
Two correct examples; complete sentences.
2.5
x____
Idiom
Incorrect examples and incomplete sentences.
Only one correct example.
Two correct examples; incomplete sentences.
Two correct examples; complete sentences.
2.5
x____
Personification
Incorrect examples and incomplete sentences.
Only one correct example.
Two correct examples; incomplete sentences.
Two correct examples; complete sentences.
2.5
x____
Hyperbole
Incorrect examples and incomplete sentences.
Only one correct example.
Two correct examples; incomplete sentences.
Two correct examples; complete sentences.
2.5
x____
Alliteration
Incorrect examples and incomplete sentences.
Only one correct example.
Two correct examples; incomplete sentences.
Two correct examples; complete sentences.
2.5
x____
Onomatopoeia
Incorrect examples and incomplete sentences.
Only one correct example.
Two correct examples; incomplete sentences.
Two correct examples; complete sentences.
2.5
x____
Design/
Layout
Text is difficult to read, backgrounds and layout are very distracting.
Too busy; text may be difficult to read, backgrounds are somewhat distracting.
Attractive design, text easy to read, backgrounds are appropriate.
Creative design, text stands out, backgrounds enhance the page.
2.5
x____
Graphics
Some graphics are missing, irrelevant, or distracting from the text.
Two or more graphics are irrelevant, or distracting from the text.
Most graphics are relevant and relate to the text.
All graphics are relevant and relate to the text.
2.5
x____
Conventions
Presentation has 6 or more spelling and/or grammatical errors.
Presentation has 4 or more spelling and/or grammatical errors.
Presentation has fewer than 3 spelling and/or grammatical errors.
Presentation has no spelling and/or grammatical errors.
2.5
x____
Total Score: _______
(100 possible points)
Ffoxworth 2004
SMART Notebook
Created by students in Mr. Collins and Mrs. Grays fourth grade at White
Pine School.
Anna, Lauren, Erica, and Matthew
A simile is a comparison of two unlike
things using the words like or as.
A metaphor is a comparison of two
unlike things without the use of signal
words such as like or as.
An idiom is a phrase that has a special
meaning different from the actual
meaning of the words.
*Read each sentence.
Decide if the sentence
contains a simile, metaphor, or idiom. Click the correct
answer.
It is raining cats and dogs outside.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
He hates to play second fiddle to
anyone.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
He sings like a blue bird.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
The paintbrush was a magic wand in
his hand.
A.Simile
B.Metaphor
C. Idiom
Stars are flowers in the meadow of the
sky.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
The dessert tastes like foam rubber.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
You sound like a fog horn.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
Dad is a frisky puppy when he is at
the beach.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
Does he really need another feather
in his cap?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
Shana is like a bird on the dance
floor.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
The waves were lions roaring at the
beach.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
My hair feels as dry as straw.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
Soon the pot became an iron weight
in his arms.
A. Simile
.
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
Are we going to split hairs over this?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
You cant pull the wool over my eyes.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
SMART Notebook
Literary Devices Vocabulary
Simile: a comparison of two unlike things using the words like or as.
Metaphor: is a direct comparison of two unlike things that doesnt use like or as.
Personification: gives human qualities to nonhuman objects.
Idiom: group of words that are used with a whole new meaning
Alliteration: the repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of words.
Onomatopoeia: words that sound like the noises they describe.
Hyperbole is exaggeration.
Figurative language is descriptive word phrases such as similes and metaphors.
SMART Notebook
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