ENGLISH LITERATURE 8TH GRADE

Figurative Language 

Simile

A comparison using “like” or “as.”
Example: Her smile is like the sun.

Metaphor

A direct comparison without “like” or “as.”
Example: Time is a thief.

Infer from implicit data

Readers understand ideas that are not directly stated but suggested.

Adjectives: Hierarchical Order

Opinion → Size → Age → Shape → Color → Origin → Material → Purpose
Example: A beautiful small old wooden box.

READING COMPREHENSION

The Storm

The sky was a dark blanket covering the city. The wind screamed like a wild animal. Trees danced violently, and the streets became rivers of silver water. Maria stood still. Fear was a cold hand touching her heart. She knew something important was about to change.

WORKSHEET – FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE 

1. Identify the simile:
   a) The moon was a pearl.
   b) The moon shone like a pearl.

2. Identify the metaphor:
   a) His mind is a computer.
   b) His mind works like a computer.

3. Underline the figurative expression:
   “The classroom was a zoo.”

4. What does this suggest?
   “Her voice was music.”

5. Infer meaning:
   “He walked home slowly, staring at the ground.”
   → How does he feel?

6. Rewrite using a simile:
   The baby is cute.

7. Rewrite using a metaphor:
   The city is busy.

8. Put adjectives in correct order:
   (wooden / beautiful / small / old) table

9. Create one original metaphor about school.