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Figurative Language

This informative guide explores the different types of figurative language, including similes and metaphors. It provides examples and explanations to help students understand and use these devices effectively. Prepare for the figurative language quiz with engaging anchor charts and practice activities.

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Figurative Language

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  1. Figurative Language Cornell notes

  2. Simile • A Simile is a comparison of two (or more) unlike things using the words “like” or “as”. • Example: “Life is like a box of chocolates”

  3. Simile Examples!

  4. Metaphor A Metaphor is a comparison of two (or more) unlike things WITHOUT using the words “like” or “as”; typically uses “is” or “are”. NOT USED TO DESCRIBE AN ADJECTIVE Example: “You are the sunshine of my life”

  5. Metaphor Examples

  6. What do we mean by comparison? You must compare nouns! Figurative Language does not compare nouns to adjectives!

  7. Is this a metaphor?What is being compared? The water is freezing outside No! Kesava was lightning when he ran the race. Yes! Vicente is lost in the big city of Chicago. No! She was just a trophy to her old, mean husband. Yes! Her words cut him down to feel like nothing.

  8. Personification • Personification is giving human characteristics to something nonhuman. • Example: My feet are killing me!

  9. Personification Examples!

  10. Let’s Practice! You’ll have a worksheet to work on to practice these skills.

  11. Hyperbole and Alliteration

  12. Hyperbole • Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. • Exaggeration for emphasis • Example: Mr. Williams is the coolest teacher in the world.

  13. Hyperbole examples

  14. Alliteration Alliteration is the repeating of the same letter or sound at the beginning of words in a sequence Example: My simple sister swears consistently.

  15. Alliteration Examples

  16. Practice! • Then write one alliteration that repeats the letter “B” • At least 3 words beginning with “B” • In your notes, write two examples of hyperbole relating to a hobby. • Complete sentences!

  17. Figurative vs. Literal Language

  18. Literal Language • Literal language means exactly what it says. It is the concrete definition and meaning • Example: It’s 95 degress outside. It’s such a hot day!

  19. Figurative Language • Figurative language uses similes, metaphors, etc. to describe a feeling, event, or person through a comparison. Think of it as an expression • Example: OMG. It’s a million degrees outside and it’s boiling!

  20. Video Time! • Make a Chart with 2 columns and the title Simile and Metaphor Examples” (Make it about 6 lines down) • Label left side “Simile” center “Metaphor” • Watch the video • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoSBVNUO2LU • When Prompted, write down the full figure of speech in the correct column

  21. Let’s apply these to “Hairs” Take out “Hairs” and 3 different colors (can be highlighters, pencils, or pens) Read “Hairs” and underline each type of figurative language in a corresponding color

  22. “Dreams” by Langston Hughes • Illustration and Analysis • With your shoulder partner, draw a literal depiction of one example of figurative language from “Dreams” • On a separate half-sheet of paper, you must also explain why Hughes uses the metaphor and its effect. What is he trying to convey by using this metaphor? • At least 3 complete sentences for each partner.

  23. “I AM” Similar to the Do Now, Write one paragraph (at least 5 sentences) that compares yourself to a specific animal. How are you like that animal? What qualities do you share with it? You must use at least two similes and two metaphors Underline your similes Highlight your metaphors

  24. Our task for today and tomorrow: Anchor Charts! Not that anchor!

  25. What do Anchors do? Anchor charts make concepts in class easier to understand by listing definitions, examples, and information in a clear way The point is to display everything in a catchy and easy to understand way!

  26. Question Where have you seen other anchors before? What do they show?

  27. F0r the following slides, write down at least 3 things you notice about their purpose and what is used to catch your attention

  28. Video Anchor Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoSBVNUO2LU Simile and metaphor anchor video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkyIiSN8eKg Alliteration anchor video

  29. Figurative Language Quiz (Friday) • The quiz will ask for: • Definitions • Figurative versus Literal Language • Tone and Mood • Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Hyperbole, Alliteration • Identify the figurative language being used • Write your own similes and metaphors

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