Figurative Language in Poetry

TEACHER COPY
Content objective: The students will examine and use textual
support to identify figurative language in poems.
Language objective: Students will be able to read poems, and
orally defend their reasoning behind figurative language
analysis. Then discuss their findings as a class.
Words to Know
Imagery- the use of sensory words that describe something
Onomatopia- words that imitate what they sound.
Alliteration- words with a repetition of sound
Simile- comparing two things using like or as
Metaphor- comparing two things without using like or as
Hyperbole- an obvious exaggeration
Personification- something that is not human but is given
human characteristics

PowerPoint Key
1. Onomatopia
2. Hyperbole
3. Metaphor
4. Personification
5. Simile
6. Alliteration
Poetry is often considered an outdated art. But, like we
discussed, it is more relevant and can be found more than we
think.
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Fight Song

1 Like a small boat Imagery

On the ocean Alliteration
Sending big waves
Simile
Into motion
5 Like how a single word Metaphor
Can make a heart open Hyperbole
I might only have one match Personification
But I can make an explosion

And all those things I didn't say

10 Wrecking balls inside my brain
I will scream them loud tonight
Can you hear my voice this time?

This is my fight song

Take back my life song
15 Prove I'm alright song
My power's turned on
Starting right now I'll be strong
I'll play my fight song
And I don't really care if nobody else believes
20 'Cause I've still got a lot of fight left in me