Title: Figurative Language Review and Introduction

Objective: To review and introduce various types of figurative language, including metaphor, simile, alliteration, idiom, hyperbole, symbolism, onomatopoeia, personification, and oxymoron.

Introduction: - Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever heard someone say, “It’s raining cats and dogs!” or “She’s as fast as lightning!” Explain that these are examples of figurative language, which is a way of expressing ideas or emotions in a more creative and imaginative way. - Tell students that today, we will be reviewing and introducing different types of figurative language that writers use to make their writing more interesting and engaging.

1. Metaphor: - Explain that a metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using “like” or “as.” - Provide examples such as “Her smile is a ray of sunshine” or “Life is a rollercoaster.” - Ask students to identify the two things being compared and explain what the metaphor means.

2. Simile: - Explain that a simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using “like” or “as.” - Provide examples such as “He runs as fast as a cheetah” or “Her voice is like velvet.” - Ask students to identify the two things being compared and explain what the simile means.

3. Alliteration: - Explain that alliteration is the repetition of the same sound at the beginning of words in a sentence or phrase. - Provide examples such as “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers” or “Sally sells seashells by the seashore.” - Ask students to identify the repeated sound and explain the purpose of using alliteration.

4. Idiom: - Explain that an idiom is a phrase or expression that has a different meaning than its literal interpretation. - Provide examples such as “Break a leg!” or “It’s raining cats and dogs!” - Ask students to identify the idiom and explain what it means in context.

5. Hyperbole: - Explain that hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally. - Provide examples such as “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse” or “I’ve told you a million times!” - Ask students to identify the exaggerated statement and explain its purpose.

6. Symbolism: - Explain that symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. - Provide examples such as a dove representing peace or a red rose symbolizing love. - Ask students to identify the symbol and explain its meaning.

7. Onomatopoeia: - Explain that onomatopoeia is the use of words that imitate or suggest the sound they describe. - Provide examples such as “buzz,” “crash,” or “sizzle.” - Ask students to identify the onomatopoeic word and explain its purpose.

8. Personification: - Explain that personification is giving human qualities or characteristics to non-human things. - Provide examples such as “The wind whispered through the trees” or “The flowers danced in the breeze.” - Ask students to identify the non-human thing being personified and explain its purpose.

9. Oxymoron: - Explain that an oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms. - Provide examples such as “jumbo shrimp” or “bittersweet.” - Ask students to identify the contradictory terms and explain their purpose.

Conclusion: - Recap the different types of figurative language covered in the lesson. - Encourage students to look for examples of figurative language in their reading and try incorporating them into their own writing to make it more engaging. - Provide practice exercises or worksheets for students to reinforce their understanding of figurative language.