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Hunger Games Figurative Language

Hunger Games Figurative Language

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The Hunger Games book cover with bow and arrow symbol

📚 Glossary - Quick Reference

Simile: A comparison using "like" or "as" (Example: She runs like the wind)

Metaphor: A comparison that says one thing IS another thing (Example: Her voice is music)

🔍 Part 1: Identify Similes and Metaphors

Read each sentence from The Hunger Games. Circle whether it contains a simile or metaphor, then explain what is being compared.

1. "The woods became our saviour."

Simile

Metaphor

What is being compared? ________________________________

2. "I volunteer as tribute!" The words fly out of my mouth like a bird escaping a cage.

Simile

Metaphor

What is being compared? ________________________________

3. "Peeta's eyes are like warm bread, comforting and safe."

Simile

Metaphor

What is being compared? ________________________________

4. "The arena is a death trap waiting to spring."

Simile

Metaphor

What is being compared? ________________________________

5. "Her dress moves like flames dancing in the wind."

Simile

Metaphor

What is being compared? ________________________________

✍️ Part 2: Create Your Own Figurative Language

Complete the sentences below to create similes and metaphors inspired by The Hunger Games.

6. Create a SIMILE about Katniss:

Katniss shoots her bow like _________________________________

7. Create a METAPHOR about the Capitol:

The Capitol is _________________________________________

8. Create a SIMILE about the Hunger Games arena:

The arena was as dangerous as ____________________________

9. Create a METAPHOR about Peeta's kindness:

Peeta's kindness is ____________________________________

10. Create your own SIMILE or METAPHOR about any character or scene from the novel:

🎯 Part 3: Understanding the Effect

Choose ONE simile or metaphor from Part 1 and explain why the author used it. How does it help the reader understand the story better?

11. Which figurative language example did you choose?

12. Why do you think Suzanne Collins used this comparison? What effect does it have?

🌟 Bonus Challenge

13. Can you find a simile or metaphor from another part of The Hunger Games that we haven't used? Write it below and identify what type it is.

This is a Simile

This is a Metaphor

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