Knowing the figures of speech can really set a writer down a creative and enjoyable road of writing. This knowledge can help you describe a more vivid picture for the audience who is reading your work. In class the last few days, we've reviewed (or learned) a few of the figures of speech including: similes, metaphors, and alliteration. Next week, we'll review (or learn) some more terms and create a few examples as a class, and then create examples of each on our own. For me (selfishly), one of the most enjoyable parts of the day is when we share some of our newly created writings as a whole class after we've shared in small groups. I think it's great to hear their creative writings and share with fellow classmates some of their own ideas and thoughts. We all learn from each other through sharing our writings and the class environment seems very positive. If you are reading this, I'm hoping you might share some of your own examples of awesome alliteration, marvelous metaphors, and sensational similes. I'm sure the other readers would appreciate it as well. Please remember, I will not approve a post that has too much private information. Thanks for taking the time to read the blog. Make your day a great one!
Alliteration = the fantastic flying flag fueled a focused Feustel to a fabulous unforgettable finish.
ReplyDeleteSimile (and alliteration = The winds whisked and whirled the flag like a fisherman with a sure keeper on the other end of the line.
Metaphor = the dark day sky seemed to hold back the loads of water it seemed destined to drop on the marathon crowd.
Simile = The cold winter wind smacked me in the face like the smell of bacon in the early morning at grandma's farm.
ReplyDeleteSimile = I'm as fast as a cheetah and as smart as a computer.
ReplyDeleteSimile= The egg looks like a really big white jelly bean.
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Alliteration = Bob bought a book from Billy.
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Great work K.Y. and Kerstin! Thanks for taking the time to post. While reading tonight, I came across a simile that I just have to share. It's from the incredible book Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie by the awesome author Jordan Sonnenblick. He's talking about when time moves slow.
ReplyDeleteThe time crawled by like a tortoise with arthritis.
this is a simile that i thought of:
ReplyDeleteweekends are like miny summer vacations.
Matthew
Allitration = Bo Bought bread for Bill
ReplyDeleteHoly Cow! Two more 'bloggers' have posted some figures of speech. Nice work Matthew and Anonymous. Now, because I'm a teacher, I do have to point out that 'miny' should be mini, and please don't be afraid to use the rules of our English language such as correct spelling and capitalization. Thanks for you time and I look forward to most postings in the near future.
ReplyDeleteSimile = Im as slow as a turtle.
ReplyDeleteDylan
simile=Im as slow as a sloth.
ReplyDeleteLooks like someone is pretty slow! Great similes! One thing to point out though, please remember that I'm is a contraction for I am and needs an apostrophe. Just the teacher in me. Thanks for your post oh slow one!
ReplyDeletesimile= I'm as hard as a rock.
ReplyDeletekyle
simile= I'm as dirty as the mud.
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Alliteration = Kyle kung fu'd the kangaroo crew in Kansas, Kentucky and California.
ReplyDeleteKyle
Kyle, you have been quite the blogger lately! Thanks so much for your examples of the Figures of Speech we covered in the classroom. I especially enjoyed your kung fu'ing across the country. Well done.
ReplyDeletesimile= I'm as pretty as a flower.
ReplyDeleteDylan :)
Your welcome Mr.Feustel.I have tuns of fun bloging with you.
ReplyDeletekyle
simile= I'm as sharp as a bee.
ReplyDeletesimile= I'm as quite as a mouse.
simile= I'm as red as a meat.
simile= My sister is as busy as a beaver.
kyle
Wow! A busy blog last night! I have to tell you, seeing all the comments makes me very happy to know that you can spare a few minutes of your precious time to check out our classroom. blog. Kyle, I'm glad you enjoy blogging and Dylan, thanks for letting all of us know how pretty you are. Blog on! X)
ReplyDeletesimile= I'm as tired as a sloth.
ReplyDeletesimile= I'm bright like the sun.
simile= I'm tall like a tree.
simile= I'm smart like a computer.
simile= I'm loud like a plane.
simile= I'm soft like a blanket.
Dylan
simile= I'm as hairy as a bear.
ReplyDeleteDylan:)
I'm as fast as a deer
ReplyDeleteNick
simile= I'm as angry as a hornet
ReplyDeleteNick
Simile= This blog post is as funny as a comedian!
ReplyDeleteKerstin :p
And the blogging continues! Thanks to Kerstin, Nick, and Dylan for their wild and wonderful work on the weekend! Great job creating some similes! Looks like some people are spending some time on the computer this weekend. Hopefully people are also getting some sleep. Enjoy your Monday off and I'll see you on Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteHey Mr.Feustel!
ReplyDeleteHow are you doing lately? Middle school has been pretty good. It's a lot different then fifth grade; it's so different being the youngest.
Simile:
When we fell on the ski hill, we were as embarrassed as a bald guy in a barber shop.
Beth, Lindsey and Alexie
simile= I'm as sleepy as a sloth
ReplyDeletenick :)
hey can u please list an alliteration in drums girls and dangerous pie?
ReplyDeleteI was surrounded by a sea of snotty tissues......
Deletei fould this useful
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