Figurative Language Cootie Catchers

Figurative Language: These Figurative Language Cootie Catchers: are a great way for students to have fun while learning the different types of figurative language. How to Play and Assembly Instructions are included.


Figurative language contents: (with pictures illustrating the concept)

Alliteration: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
Hyperbole: This bag weighs a ton
Idiom: Raining cats and dogs
Metaphor: Time flies
Onomatopoeia: AARGH! and PFOOM!
Personification: The news travels quickly
Pun: Seal of approval
Simile: As quiet as a mouse


Figurative Language Versions
Students identify the...

Figurative language type from the picture representation
Figurative language type based from its definition
Students can create their own definition for each type of figurative language.