Question

figurative language in context #1 date the following excerpts from literary texts contain different types of figurative language. for each excerpt, identify whether the writer uses simile, metaphor, idiom, or personification. explain how the figurative language is used to develop meaning in the excerpt. ① miss thomas said, \let me tell you youre going to have lots of chores and things to take care of around there, bud. youll be expected to pull your own weight the best you can.\ -- adapted from christopher paul curtis, bud, not buddy, copyright 1999 by christopher paul curtis type of figurative language: how it is used: ② captain hook: pan, who and what art thou? peter: im youth, im joy, im a little bird that has broken out of the egg. -- adapted from j.m. barrie, peter pan type of figurative language: how it is used: ③ once we were safe outside, i checked the dog over real careful and he didnt look that good. he was big, but skinny; you could see his ribs. and there were bald patches all over him, places where he didnt have any fur at all. mostly, he looked like a big piece of old brown carpet that had been left out in the rain. -- adapted from kate dicamillo, because of winn - dixie, copyright 2000 by kate dicamillo type of figurative language: how it is used: ④ \its just the boys gotten out of hand and it doesnt seem like anyone is doin anything bout it.\ -- adapted from mildred taylor, roll of thunder, hear my cry, copyright 1976 by mildred taylor type of figurative language: how it is used:

Explanation:

1. For excerpt 1: "pull your own weight" is a common phrase with a non-literal meaning, so it is an idiom. It is used to tell Bud he must contribute his fair share of work.
2. For excerpt 2: Peter directly compares himself to a bird using "I'm", making it a metaphor. It conveys his sense of freedom, youth, and newfound independence.
3. For excerpt 3: The dog is compared to a rain-soaked carpet using "like", which is a simile. It vividly describes the dog's matted, worn, wet-looking fur.
4. For excerpt 4: "gotten out of hand" is a non-literal common phrase, so it is an idiom. It is used to say the boy's behavior has become unmanageable.

Answer:

1. Type of figurative language: Idiom

How it is used: Tells Bud to contribute fair work share

1. Type of figurative language: Metaphor

How it is used: Shows Peter's freedom and youth

1. Type of figurative language: Simile

How it is used: Describes the dog's worn, wet fur

1. Type of figurative language: Idiom

How it is used: States the boy's behavior is unmanageable