Figurative Language Webquest

You are trying to land a job as a publisher at a famous magazine company. This magazine loves vivid details in their articles, so you are going to create a portfolio that demonstrates your knowledge of figurative language.

In your portfolio you will include:

~lyrics from your favorite song; then highlight and label the figurative language you find.

~newspaper advertisement

~short article about "Life as a Starburst"

~acrostic poem using your name

You will need to understand the following types of figurative language:

~simile

~metaphor

~personification

~hyperbole

~idiom

~alliteration

~onomatopoeia

Part A: Listen to the songs. Using your notes, write down the type of figurative language used in each song. Turn your answer in with your portfolio.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LzMTjAqYd4

Part B: Find a picture from a magazine in order to create a slogan which uses figurative language. The slogan should make the audience want to purchase it.

Part C: You are to write a short story about "A Life as a Starburst." You will become the starburst and image what it must be like.  In the story, you need to include at least 2  different types of figurative language. Also, you will highlight and label the figurative language. 

Part D: You will use your name (minimum of 6 letters) to create an acrostic poem that includes 5 different types of  figurative language. Finally, you will be creatively illustrate it.

Part E: Print your favorite music lyrics and locate figurative language.  Highlight the figurative language and label it. You must label a minimum of 4.

At the end of this, you should understand how figurative language enhances one's writing by adding vivid details. It helps the reader to understand what the author is trying to capture in his/her story.

Test your knowledge by playing one of the figurative language games found on my website.