Example of figurative language, so you will practice this with the exercises below.

I want to write three Tankas must include at least one example of figurative language, so you will practice this with the exercises below.

1- Metaphor 

2- Simile

3- Personification

30 Figurative Language Definitions & examples obtained from: http://literarydevices.net Tanka Workshop Each of your three Tankas must include at least one example of figurative language, so you will practice this with the exercises below. Metaphor: a figure of speech which makes an implicit, implied or hidden comparison between two things or objects that are poles apart from each other but have some characteristics common between them. Examples: 1. My brother was boiling mad. (This implies he was too angry.) The assignment was a breeze. (This implies that the assignment was not difficult.) 3. It is going to be clear skies from now on. (This implies that clear skies are not a threat and life is going to be without hardships) 4. The skies of his future began to darken. (Darkness is a threat; therefore, this implies that the coming times are going to be hard for him.) 5. Her voice is music to his ears. (This implies that her voice makes him feel happy) > Thinking back to your leaf Tanka, write a 7 syllable line using a metaphor about your chosen leaf: Simile: a figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things. Unlike a metaphor, a simile draws resemblance with the help of the words "like" or "as". Therefore, it is a direct comparison. Examples: Our soldiers are as brave as lions. Her cheeks are red like a rose. He is as funny as a monkey. . . The water well was as dry as a bone. He is as cunning as a fox. Now, write a 5 syllable line using a simile about your leaf Personification: a figure of speech in which a thing, an idea or an animal is given human attributes. The non- human objects are portrayed in such a way that we feel they have the ability to act like human beings. For example, when we say, "The sky weeps" we are giving the sky the ability to cry, which is a human quality. Thus, we can say that the sky has been personified in the given sentence. Examples: Look at my car. She is a beauty, isn’t it so? The wind whispered through dry grass. The flowers danced in the gentle breeze. Time and tide waits for none. The fire swallowed the entire forest.

28 What is a Tanka? The Tanka originated in Japan over 1200 years ago. Non-rhyming and similar to the Haiku, Tanka uses more syllables than Haiku. It also makes use of similes, metaphors, and personification. This means that Tanka allows the writer to add more of himself or herself to the poem, including emotions. Tanka consists of five non-rhyming lines: line one 5 syllables, line two 7 syllables, line three 5 syllables, line four 7 syllables, and line five 7 syllables. In other words, 5-7-5-7-7. Here is an example: River running wild (5 syllables) Madness overwhelms the banks (7 syllables) Unable to stop (5 syllables) A frenzied rush to nowhere (7 syllables) A moment without control (7 syllables) For a bit of online fun, you can write an instant Tanka poem at http://ettcweb.Ir.k12.nj.us/forms/tankapoem.htm. For More Information Visit http://www.americantanka.com/ (From http://childrens-non- fiction.suite 101.com/article.cfm/how_to_write_a_tanka)