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Figurative Language in Settings
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Figurative Language in Settings
📚 Part 1: Identifying Figurative Language
1. In Storm Boy, the author writes "the winter wind...licking and smoothing his cheeks". What type of figurative language is this?
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Alliteration
2. Which of these sentences uses personification to describe a setting? (Check all that apply)
The river danced through the valley
The trees were as tall as skyscrapers
The mountains stood guard over the town
The sunset was a golden blanket
3. Complete this sentence with personification: "The old gum tree _________________ in the gentle breeze."
swayed
whispered secrets
was moving
looked beautiful
4. Why do authors use figurative language when describing settings?
To make their writing longer
To help readers visualise and connect with the scene
To confuse the reader
To show off their vocabulary
✏️ Part 2: Creating Figurative Language
5. Write a simile to describe a river in your local area. Use "like" or "as" in your comparison.
The _____________ River flows like _________________________________.
6. Create a metaphor about the Australian bush or outback (remember: no "like" or "as").
7. Write two examples of personification that could describe a setting that needs protection (like in Storm Boy).
Example 1: ________________________________________________
Example 2: ________________________________________________
8. Choose a local setting you know well. Write a descriptive paragraph using at least one simile, one metaphor, and one example of personification. Think about what you can see, hear, smell, and feel.
🤔 Part 3: Reflection
9. How does figurative language help you create a mental picture when reading about settings? Explain in 2-3 sentences.
10. Think about Storm Boy's setting. What do you predict might happen next in the story based on how the author has described the environment?
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