📚 Topic Summary
Figurative language helps you express ideas in a creative and impactful way beyond the literal meaning of words. In 7th grade, we focus on three main types: similes, metaphors, and personification. Similes use "like" or "as" to compare two things. Metaphors directly compare two things by saying one is the other. Personification gives human qualities to non-human things like animals or objects. Recognizing and using these techniques can improve your writing and comprehension skills! ✨
🧠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match each term with its correct definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Simile |
A. Giving human qualities to non-human things. |
| 2. Metaphor |
B. A direct comparison stating one thing is another. |
| 3. Personification |
C. A comparison using "like" or "as". |
| 4. Literal Language |
D. Using words in their ordinary sense. |
| 5. Figurative Language |
E. Language that uses creative figures of speech, departing from literal meaning. |
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph below using the following words: simile, metaphor, personification, literal, figurative.
Understanding the difference between ______ and ______ language is key. A ______ uses "like" or "as" to make a comparison, while a ______ directly states that one thing is another. ______ gives human characteristics to inanimate objects or animals.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are writing a story about a storm. Give an example of a simile, a metaphor, and personification you could use to describe the storm. Explain how each example enhances the imagery of your description.