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Read the story “Bailey’s Escape” below.

Rewrite the story and add in the types of sensory and figurative language listed below. You should have two examples of imagery and one example each of simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, and oxymoron. (16 total points)

Use the list below as a checklist to make sure you have added each requirement. If you get stuck, use the Sensory Word List and the Figurative Language List for help.

TWO examples of Imagery- Use description to add sensory language that appeals to your readers’ senses of sight, sound, smell, touch, or taste. Use at least TWO of the five senses. (4 points)
Simile- add a comparison that uses “like” or “as” (2 points)
Metaphor- add a direct comparison that says one thing is another thing (2 points)
Personification- add a phrase where you give human traits to something that is not human (2 points)
Hyperbole- add an exaggeration (2 points)
Onomatopoeia- add a word that represents a sound (2 points)
Oxymoron- add a phrase made of two or more words that actually have opposite meanings (2 points)
Highlight each phrase or sentence that you added with the appropriate color and add a label with the type of sensory or figurative language used. (See the example below.)

Submit this assignment to the drop box at the end of Unit 6 Lesson 9.

Example: (Your re-written story should look like this.)

Kayla gasped for air as her heart pounded out of her chest. (Personification) She knew if she stopped now, she may not see Bailey again for a million years.(Hyperbole) The little dog had leaped over the fence when the fireworks started and took off like a shot (Simile) down the street. He obviously did not care for the beautiful red, blue, and green streaks that lit up the inky black night. (Imagery)

Read the story below.

“Bailey’s Escape”

Kayla gasped for air. She knew if she stopped now, she may not see Bailey again. The little dog had leaped over the fence when the fireworks started and took off down the street. He obviously did not care for the fireworks.

Kayla turned the corner onto Applegate Avenue when she heard a sound. Kayla stood still, listening for Bailey. Sure enough, she heard a few small yips coming from the Jackson’s open garage. Kayla walked toward the Jackson’s house. A moment later, Mrs. Jackson met Kayla on the front walk holding Bailey.

“Thank you so much,” said Kayla. “I’ve been chasing him!”

“Well, I don’t blame him for running,” Mrs. Jackson replied, handing the dog back to Kayla. “Those loud sounds have been getting on my nerves too.”

Kayla walked home holding Bailey to keep him from squirming away. Once they were back inside the safety of their house, Kayla put Bailey in his dog bed and he settled down.

Rewrite the story to add sensory and figurative language as directed in the instructions above. Remember to highlight and label each phrase or sentence that you add. (This box will enlarge as you type if you need more room.)

Answer 1

“Bailey’s Escape” (Rewritten)

 Kayla gasped for air as her heart thundered in her chest like a drum echoing through a silent forest. (Simile) She knew if she stopped now, she may not see Bailey again. The little dog had leaped over the fence with a burst of energy when the fireworks ignited the sky in a dazzling display of red and gold, taking off down the street like the wind. (Imagery) He obviously did not care for the booming fireworks that cracked the air with a sharp, fiery *bang!* (Onomatopoeia)

 Kayla turned the corner onto Applegate Avenue when she heard a sound. Kayla stood still, her ears straining to capture any hint of Bailey. Sure enough, she heard a few small yips echoing like whispers from the Jackson’s open garage. (Imagery) Kayla walked toward the Jackson’s house, her heart racing like a racehorse ready to sprint. (Simile) A moment later, Mrs. Jackson met Kayla on the front walk holding Bailey, whose eyes sparkled with mischief. 

 “Thank you so much,” said Kayla, relief flooding over her like a warm wave. (Metaphor) “I’ve been chasing him!” 

 “Well, I don’t blame him for running,” Mrs. Jackson replied, handing the dog back to Kayla. “Those loud sounds have been getting on my nerves too.” 

 Kayla walked home, her grip reassuringly firm on Bailey to keep him from squirming away like a slippery fish. (Simile) Once they were back inside the safety of their house, which felt like a cozy fortress, (Metaphor) Kayla put Bailey in his dog bed, and he happily settled down, the little bed enveloping him like a warm hug. (Personification)

 As night fell, Kayla reflected on the evening, her mind a whirlwind of excitement and exhaustion; it was a sweet chaos wrapped in an oxymoron—the calm before the storm. (Oxymoron) 

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Highlighted Additions:

1. "thundered in her chest like a drum echoing through a silent forest." (Simile)
2. "with a burst of energy when the fireworks ignited the sky in a dazzling display of red and gold," (Imagery)
3. "that cracked the air with a sharp, fiery bang!" (Onomatopoeia)
4. "her ears straining to capture any hint of Bailey." (Imagery)
5. "her heart racing like a racehorse ready to sprint." (Simile)
6. "whose eyes sparkled with mischief." (Imagery)
7. "relief flooding over her like a warm wave." (Metaphor)
8. "the safety of their house, which felt like a cozy fortress," (Metaphor)
9. "to keep him from squirming away like a slippery fish." (Simile)
10. "the little bed enveloping him like a warm hug." (Personification)
11. "her mind a whirlwind of excitement and exhaustion;" (Imagery)
12. "wrapped in an oxymoron—the calm before the storm." (Oxymoron)

Reminder:

Make sure to check your document for similar requirements. Adjust any sensory details or figurative language to suit your style while ensuring each category is represented properly. Good luck with your assignment!