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The document provides examples of figurative language, including similes, metaphors, hyperboles, and personifications, along with explanations of their effects. It also includes exercises where sentences are rewritten to remove figurative language while maintaining their meanings. The examples illustrate how figurative language enhances descriptions and conveys emotions.

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GRAMMAR NOTES

The document provides examples of figurative language, including similes, metaphors, hyperboles, and personifications, along with explanations of their effects. It also includes exercises where sentences are rewritten to remove figurative language while maintaining their meanings. The examples illustrate how figurative language enhances descriptions and conveys emotions.

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A) Identify the figurative language and state its effect.

Directions: Label: simile, metaphor, hyperbole, or personification. Explain.

Example: The wind attacked the trees, making us tremble.


Personification It shows that the wind was so strong.

1. I was full after eating the mile-high ice cream cone.


adds humor and a memorable impact
hyperbole shows how long the ice cream was on the reader

2. You must eat like a bird to be as small as you are.

similie to show how little he is

3. The fire swallowed the house before the firefighters arrived.


to show how strong the fire was
personification describing the fire with the qualification to swallow like humans

4. We’ll never make it in this dinosaur you call a car.

metaphor comparing the car place with a dinosoar, showing how old it is

5. The stars winked at me as I searched for the constellations.

personification describing the stars with the qualification of swallowing like humans

6. Her smile was a mile wide when she saw her new computer.

- hyperbole to show that she was extremely happy


7. The reflection of the moon danced across the ocean waves.

personification showing that the moon dances like humans

8. I have told you a million times to stop slamming that door!

hyperbole to emphasize on the amount of times this has been said

9. Harry is as stubborn as a mule when it comes to doing his homework.

similie comparing his stubbornness to a mule

10. The sound of the chirping birds is music to my ear.


imagery connecting to the readers senses
metaphor comparing the sound of birds to music

B) Read each sentence. Underline the figurative language. Rewrite the


sentence without the figurative language but with the same meaning.

Example: The firefighter was as strong as an ox.


The firefighter was very strong.

1. Tammy’s hair was as white as snow after she bleached it.

tammy's hair was very white after she bleached it

2. The stale bread was as hard as a brick.

the stale bread was hard

3. There is no way I can eat all of this. My eyes were bigger than my
stomach.

there is no way i can eat all of this. my stomach is very small


4. I know I’m over the hill, but I think I can still play basketball.

i know im old but i can still play basketball

5. I am soaking wet. It is raining cats and dogs out there.

im soaking wet. its raining heaviliy

6. Cindy can talk a mile a minute. I have a hard time keeping up with
her.

cindy talks very fast. i have a hard time keeping up with her.

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