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ENGLISH
Quarter 1 – Module 1

MELC: Identify real or make believe images.

K to 12 BEC CG – (EN6VC-IIIa-6.2)
I - Introduction
Most of the authors often use figurative language or figures of speech in
both literature and poetry to enhance their writing. Figures of speech are ways
of expressing or presenting ordinary things in new or unusual ways (Kant, 2010).
Figures of speech enhance the creation of the authors. They communicate ideas
with deeper meanings and leave the readers with a sense of wonder.

There are various types of figurative language or figures of speech. In order

to analyze figures of speech, there is a need of understanding their meaning and
use in sentences. Clue words are provided in sentences which give clear idea
on what figure of speech was used.

Figures of Speech

Figures of speech are expressions that are used in other than a plain or
literal way. They give extra dimension to language by stimulating the imagination
and evoking visual, sensual imagery. They are also defined as words or phrases
used in a non-literal sense for rhetorical or vivid effect.

The following are some types of figurative language or figures of speech.

1. Simile – is a figure of speech in which two unlike objects are compared with
one another through the use of like or as. A proper simile creates a
comparison between two objects that are different enough form each other
such that their comparability appears unlikely (LiteraryDevices Editors,
Google, 2013).

Examples:

 She sways like a flower.

 You run like a horse.

 Her face is as pretty as an angel.

 Elena’s hands are as soft as marshmallow.

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2. Metaphor – is a figure of speech that makes a comparison of two unlike
objects without the use of like or as. Metaphor is a means of asserting
that two things are identical in comparison rather than just similar.
(LiteraryDevices Editors, Google, 2013 Retrieved 2014).

Examples:

 He is a hero.

 She is a jewel.

 Ben is a teddy bear.

 My brother’s memory is a camera that captures everything he

sees.

3. Hyperbole – is a figure of speech that expresses overstatement or

exaggeration. It is used by the authors to emphasize a point or add humor.

Examples:

 The wolf was 100 feet high.

 The young lady is so sad that she is drowning in tears.

 Her phone is million years old.

 His shoes cost me an arm and leg.

4. Irony – is a figure of speech that signifies the opposite of what is being said
(Relente & Galapon, 1999). It is also called an ironic statement. The words
used in ironic statements express praise or approval, however, the real
purpose is to criticize, mock or ridicule. It is one of the most widely-known
literary devices, which is used to express a strong emotion or raise a point
(Kidsconnect.com, 2017).

Examples:

 The doctor got sick.

 The chicken farm owner does not like to eat chicken.

 The saleslady does not know how to sale her products.

 A pilot had a fear of heights.

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 5. Personification – is a figure of speech that gives human characteristics to
non – human things (Relente & Galapon, 1999). Personification allows
writers to create life and motion within inanimate objects, animals, and even
abstract ideas by assigning them recognizable human behaviors and
emotions. It is a literary device found in children’s literature (LiIteraryDevices
Editors, 2013).

Examples:

 The alarm yelled at me this morning.

 The sunflowers hung their heads.

 The sun kissed my cheeks when I went outside.

 My heart danced when he walked in the room.

II- Practice Exercises

Exercise 1
Directions: Read and analyze what type of figure of speech is being used in each
statement. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.
_____1. The heat of my body can produce fire.
a. simile b. hyperbole c. irony
_____2. The ocean is a mirror.
a. metaphor b. simile c. personification.
_____3. The flowers danced happily with the wind.
a. irony b. personification c. hyperbole
_____4. My father is as strong as an ox.
a. irony b. simile c. metaphor
_____5. The teacher fails the test.
a. hyperbole b. personification c. irony
_____6. Her cheeks are like roses.
a. simile b. metaphor c. hyperbole
_____7. My tears have torn my mother’s heart.
a. hyperbole b. simile c. irony
_____8. Those windows are watching us.
a. metaphor b. irony c. personification
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_____9. The shoemaker’s children have no shoes.
a. hyperbole b. simile c. irony
_____10. Laughter is the best medicine.
a. irony b. metaphor c. simile

Exercise 2

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct word to complete the figures of
speech sentences. Choose the answer inside the box.

1. The stars in the clear night sky __________ at me.

2. Your voice is __________.

3. The leaves __________ their secrets to one another as the wind passes by.

4. Ella is so kind that nobody __________ her.

5. His temper was as explosive as a __________.

6. Your __________ is softer than silk.

7. The boy was a __________ in the water.

8. This is the __________ day of my life.

9. She is my __________ angel.

10. The marriage counselor files for __________.

fish skin worst

divorce befriends deafening

winked shout whisper

volcano guardian

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Exercise 3

Directions: Complete the table. Write a sentence in each type of figure of speech
using the following topics given.

Figure of Speech Topic Sentence

1. Simile flower

2. metaphor bird

3. hyperbole book

4. irony baker

5. personification car

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Answer Key:

Practice Exercises

Exercise 1

1. b 6. a
2. a 7. a
3. b 8. c
4. b 9. c
5. c 10. c

Exercise 2

1. winked 6. skin
2. deafening 7. fish
3. whisper 8. worst
4. befriends 9. guardian
5. volcano 10. divorce

Exercise 3

Answers may vary.

Teacher’s discretion.

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III. Summative Evaluation
A. Directions: Match the type of figure of speech in column A with its meaning in
column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the blank.

A B
1. Hyperbole a. figure of speech that signifies the opposite of
what is said
2. Simile b. figure of speech that gives human characteristics
to non-human things
3. Personification c. figure of speech that makes a comparison of two
unlike objects without the use of like or as
4. Irony d. figure of speech in which two unlike objects
are compared with one another through
the use of like or as
5. Metaphor e. figure of speech that expresses overstatement or
exaggeration

B. Directions: Analyze the following statements and identify the figures of speech
used. Write simile, metaphor, hyperbole, irony or personification on the blank.

__________1. He was as brave as a lion.

__________2. Mother is washing a mountain of dishes.

__________3. I really enjoy his company but I can’t go with him anymore.

__________4. A fire station burns down.

__________5. My computer works very hard.

__________6. They fight like cats and dogs.

__________7. He is a walking encyclopedia.

__________8. My world turned upside down.

__________9. The school bell called us from outside.

__________10. The teacher’s explanation is as clear as the water.

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References:

Kant, S. (2010, January 26). Google. Retrieved from

https://www.slideshare.net/guestd6a33d/figure-of-speech
Kidsconnect.com. (2017, July 11). Retrieved from Google:
https://kidskonnect.com/language/irony/
LiIteraryDevices Editors. (2013). Google. Retrieved from
https://literarydevices.net/personification
LiteraryDevices Editors. (2013). Google. Retrieved from https://literarydevices.net/simile
LiteraryDevices Editors. (2013 Retrieved 2014, November 4). Google. Retrieved from
https://literarydevices.net/metaphor/
Relente, C. A., & Galapon, A. P. (1999). English For All Times. Quezon City: JTW Corporation.

Prepared by:

MYLENE A. QUINTO
Master Teacher I

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Answer Key:

Summative Evaluation (For Teachers Only)

A.

1. e
2. d
3. b
4. a
5. c
B.

1. simile 6. simile
2. hyperbole 7. metaphor
3. irony 8. hyperbole
4. irony 9. personification
5. personification 10. simile

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