Figurative Language
Specific ways to take figurative language beyond the “blah.”
Fancier Figurative Language: Start with a Cliche
We'll start with the cliché "as cold as ice" and go somewhere much more interesting.
Fancier Figurative Language: Use the Opposite
Let's start with "As cold as fire."
Fancier Figurative Language: Move the Simile
What if we started a sentence with the simile?
Fancier Figurative Language: Advanced Repetition
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
Students will make this slimy broccoli simile seriously specific.
Super Specific Similes: Quick Baby
Let's make this simile about a quick baby even more specific.
Super Specific Similes: Stinky Seaweed
Students will make this simile about stinky seaweed super specific.
Getting Specific With St. Patrick’s Day Writing
Let's take a starting phrase about St. Patrick's Day and get specific. No, even more specific!
Super Specific Similes: Loud Class
Let's make this simile about a loud class super specific!
Super Specific Similes – Strong Uncle
Let's make this simile about a strong uncle even more specific.
Improving Shakespeare’s Repetition
Let's help William Shakespeare with his use of repetition.