Grade 4 English: Figures Of Speech

Netsport

Description

A workbook that explains and gives practice in figures of speech like alliteration, assonance, personification, simile, metaphor.

Sujets

• Littérature Sud-Africaine
• Littérature sud-africaine
• École maternelle
• Primaire
• Préscolaire

Informations

• Publié par: Netsport
• Date de parution: 01 janvier 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• Langue: English

Extrait

English 1st Language

Grade 4

Figures of Speech Workbook Afigure of speechis a word or phrase that has a meaning other than the literal meaning. It can be ametaphororsimilethat's designed to further explain a concept. Or it can be the repetition ofalliterationor the use ofpersonificationor onomatopoeiato create further emphasis or effect. There are many different types of figures of speech in the English language. Let’s take a look at thetypes you need to know in Grade 4!

Simileis a comparison between two unlike things using thewords "like" or "as."

As slippery as an eel

Activity 1:

Examples are:

Like peas in a pod

As blind as a bat

As wise as an owl

Eats like a pig

Circle the simile in each sentence below. Explain what is being compared to what:

1.Justin is as sly as a fox. _________________ is being compared to _________________. 2.She was as nervous as a cat walking through the antiques shop. _________________ is being compared to _________________.

3.Bella had a smile as sweet as honey. _________________ is being compared to _________________. 4.After playing sport, Peter’s hair was oily like fried chips.

_________________ is being compared to _________________.

5.Grandma’s new lotion makes her face feel as smooth as a baby’s skin. _________________ is being compared to _________________.

6.The box is like a brick. _________________ is being compared to _________________. 7.My dad’s shirt is wrinkly like an elephant. _________________ is being compared to _________________.

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