Directions: Follow these steps to create sentences using figurative language.
1. Write two sentences that incorporate 'imagery' (all of your senses) to describe a place that you like to visit.
2. Write two original 'similes' (avoid cliches such as 'sly like a fox.')
3. Write one lines about each of the following topics using metaphors.
a. Dreams are..
b. My life is..
c. Work is..
d. Pain is..
e. Love is..
4. Use personification to describe the following items:
a. grass
b. ocean
c. a river
d. a house
e. stars
5. Write an example of 'alliteration' to describe your favorite activity.
6. Write an example of poetic 'apostrophe.'
7. Write an example of 'onomatopoeia.'
8. Write an example of 'hyperbole.'
9. Write an example of 'oxymoron.'
10. Write a poem of at least 5 lines using any of the figurative language. Then write a short explanation of the language you use and how it illustrates the concepts in the lesson.