Volcanoes Figurative Language

Despite being a nonfiction text, Volcanoes contains figurative language, including personification and similes. In this activity, students can display their understanding of figurative language by identifying examples, and creating a literal or figurative portrayal of the figurative language.

• “In March 1980, Mount St. Helens awakened from its long sleep.”
• “The force of the eruption was so great that entire forests were blown down like a row of matchsticks.”
• “Earth’s crust is broken into huge sections like a giant cracked eggshell.”

Student Instructions

Create a storyboard that shows three examples of figurative language in Volcanoes.

1. Click "Start Assignment".
2. Identify use of figurative language in the text.
3. Put the type of figurative language (such as simile or metaphor) in the title box.
4. Give an example from the text in the description box.
5. Illustrate the example using using a combination of scenes, characters, and items.