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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.

Answer 1

“Bailey’s Escape” (Rewritten)

 Kayla gasped for air as her heart raced like a wild stallion galloping through an open field. (Simile) She knew that if she stopped now, she might not see Bailey again for a million years. (Hyperbole) The little dog had leaped over the fence when the fireworks erupted with a thunderous BOOM, (Onomatopoeia) scattering colorful sparks across the night sky like a dazzling fireworks display. (Imagery) He obviously did not care for the fireworks that painted the dark canvas above him with vibrant red, blue, and green streaks, illuminating the world around him. (Imagery)

 Kayla turned the corner onto Applegate Avenue when she heard a sound like soft whispers of the wind. (Personification) Kayla stood still, straining her ears for any sign of Bailey. Sure enough, she heard a few small yips coming from the Jackson’s open garage. The sounds danced on the air, leading her closer to her furry companion. Kayla walked toward the Jackson’s house, her feet crunching on the gravel path beneath her. 

 A moment later, Mrs. Jackson met Kayla on the front walk, holding Bailey cradled in her arms as if he were a delicate jewel. (Metaphor) 

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

 “Well, I don’t blame him for running,” Mrs. Jackson replied, handing the little dog back to Kayla. “Those loud sounds have been ticking me off like a clock that won’t stop ticking.” (Oxymoron)

 Kayla walked home, cradling Bailey tightly against her chest, trying to keep him from squirming away. Once they were back inside the safety of their house, Kayla placed Bailey in his dog bed where he settled down as if he were sinking into a cloud of comfort. (Imagery)

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Sensory and Figurative Language Highlights:

• Simile: Kayla gasped for air as her heart raced like a wild stallion galloping through an open field.
• Hyperbole: ...she might not see Bailey again for a million years.
• Onomatopoeia: ...when the fireworks erupted with a thunderous BOOM,
• Imagery: ...that painted the dark canvas above him with vibrant red, blue, and green streaks, illuminating the world around him.
• Imagery: ...the little dog had leaped over the fence when the fireworks erupted with a thunderous BOOM, scattering colorful sparks across the night sky.
• Personification: ...she heard a sound like soft whispers of the wind.
• Metaphor: ...holding Bailey cradled in her arms as if he were a delicate jewel.
• Oxymoron: “Those loud sounds have been ticking me off like a clock that won’t stop ticking.”