Figurative Language in "Ghost of the Lagoon"

Rich imagery engages the reader, and figurative language is one element that makes writing more interesting and vivid. In this activity, students choose a form of figurative language, such as metaphor, personification, hyperbole, or simile. Using a grid layout, students find 1-3 instances of that form of figurative language in the text and illustrate it using the Storyboard That library and Photos For Class. Students will enjoy blending the literal and figurative meanings!

Simile Examples

Simile - A Comparison Using 'Like' or 'As'

• "Downward, swift as sound, the spear plunged into a white shoulder."


• "His words fell upon the air like stones dropped into a deep well."


• "A school of fish swam by like silver arrows."

Student Instructions

Create a storyboard that shows examples of figurative language in "Ghost of the Lagoon".

1. Click "Start Assignment".
2. Identify one form of figurative language, such as simile or metaphor, and type it in the title box on the left.
3. Give a definition and example of the type of figurative language below the title box.
4. Quote three examples from the text in the description boxes.
5. Illustrate the example using using a combination of scenes, characters, and items.