Reviewing Figurative Language that Appeals to the Ears - Onomatopoeia

Take a look at the examples of onomatopoeia found in the video below:

Hyperbole in Popular Movies

Can you spot the examples of hyperbole in each of the video clips?

Transferring Similes to Metaphors

Similes are comparisons of two unlike things that use like or as.  Metaphors are also comparisons of two unlike things, but do not use like or as.  Creating metaphors is simple if you first create a simile.  Follow the steps below:

1.  First create the comparison.
     EXAMPLE - eyes, the sun

2.  Write a simile.
     EXAMPLE - Her eyes are bright like the sun.

3.  Take out the like or as.
     EXAMPLE - Her eyes are bright the sun.

4,  Read and adjust the sentence as needed.
     EXAMPLE - Her eyes are the bright sun.

Reviewing Similes and Metaphors

The Need for Similes

Reviewing Similes in Popular Music

Review the use of similes by taking a look at how they are used in popular music.

Introduction to Figurative Language