'Figurative Language'

S5 have been learning about using 'Figurative Language' to make writing more interesting for the reader.

Hyperboles – exaggerated statements.

I would rather swim with sharks than wear that hat!  (Zinaya)

I am so hungry I could eat a horse. (Andrew)

I would rather eat sticks than do my homework. (Arwen)

I would rather pop worms into my mouth than go to the dentist. (Segia)

I would rather die than do my homework.  (Lauren)

I’d rather run away than do my homework.  (Jonny)

I would rather cut my hand off than go to the dentist.  (Monique)

I would rather flush my head down the toilet than do my homework.  (Jordan)

I’d rather eat a 99 story building than do my homework.  (Cassia)

I’d rather eat my pencil than use it to do my homework.  (Luke)

I would rather jump out the window than do my homework.  (Addison)

I’m so hungry I could eat a whale.  (Finn)

I am so happy I could eat a cheetah.  (Bryden)

I would rather chop my hand off than do my homework.  (Paige)

I would rather go to Zombie Alley than do my homework.  (Josh)