FCAT Workshop
Day 6
Name _________________ Period _______
Figurative Language Part 1
Watch the Figurative Language slide show. As you are watching the
show, complete the questions and exercises below.
Fill in the blank. Answers are on slide 2 through 5.
1. Literal means ____________ or _______________________. Words function exactly as
defined in the sentences. Slide 2
2. Figurative Language is language that means ______________________________ on the
surface. You must figure out what it means. Slide 4
3. It usually gives us a ________________ about its subject. Slide 4
4. It helps the reader to ____________________ (see) what the writer is thinking. Slide 4
5. It puts a _______________ in the readers mind. Slide 4
6. __________ use figurative language often. Slide 4
7. Whenever you ____________________ something by comparing it with something
else, you are using figurative language. Slide 5
Answer the questions below. Answers are on slides 7 through 11.
8. What is a comparison of two unlike things using “like” or “as?”
____________________ Slide 7
9. Give an example of a simile. _______________________________________________
Slide 7
10. What is a comparison of two different things without using signal words such as “like”
or “as?” __________________ Slide 10
11. Give an example of a metaphor. _____________________________________ Slide 10
Slides 12 through 22
Continue watching the slide show and do the practice exercise and quiz at the Quia website.
After taking the Quia quiz on similes and metaphors, continue watching the slide show and
answering the questions below.
Answer the questions below. Answers are on slides 24 through 25.
12. Giving human traits to objects or ideas is called ________________________. Slide 24
13. Give an example of personification. __________________________________________
Slide 24 and 25
Slide 27 Exercise: Complete the personification exercise below.
In each sentence below, an object or idea is personified. Identify the object or idea that is
being personified and tell which human trait is given to the object or idea.
1. The wind whispered through the dark and gloomy forest.
 What is being personified? _____________
 Which human trait or quality is given? ________________
2. The lumberjack leveled the many trees into a clearing and his chainsaw sang its
deadly song.
 What is being personified? ________________________
 Which human trait or quality is given? _______________
3. When Monica walked through the shoe store, each shiny pair of high heels called out
to her.
 What is being personified? ________________________
 Which human trait or quality is given? _______________
Answer the question below. Answer is on slide 28.
14. What is the repetition of the initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring
words ... kind of like tongue twisters? ___________________________ Slide 28
Slide 29 Exercise: Complete the Alliteration exercise below.
Directions: Select words from the columns below and make an alliteration phrase! Write the
phrase on your worksheet.
Write the phrase on the line below:
______________________________________________________________________________
Answer the questions below. Answers are on slides 31 and 32.
15. Exaggerating to show strong feeling or effect is called __________________. Slide 31
16. Give an example of a hyperbole. ____________________________________________
Slide 31
17. Words such as ka-boom, buzz, bang, or boo that imitate the sounds associated with the
objects or actions they refer to it are called _______________________. Slide 32
Slides 33 and 34 Activities:
Click the link below take the final quiz. Make sure you sign in so you will get credit.
http://www.quia.com/quiz/2954305.html
Click the link below to play the millionaire game. Make sure you sign in so you will get credit.
Show the teacher when you win!
http://www.quia.com/rr/792187.html