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An Introduction to Figurative language Similes and Metaphors

An Introduction to Figurative language Similes and Metaphors. What IS figurative language??. Figurative language means using words to imply another meaning or to evoke an emotion. How do we use Figurative Language in everyday life?. We use it and we aren’t even aware of it sometimes!

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An Introduction to Figurative language Similes and Metaphors

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  1. An Introduction to Figurative languageSimiles and Metaphors

  2. What IS figurative language?? • Figurative language means using words to imply another meaning or to evoke an emotion.

  3. How do we use Figurative Language in everyday life? • We use it and we aren’t even aware of it sometimes! • Certain things we say in conversation could be forms of figurative language. • Music • Television

  4. So what is a simile?Smile as you say "simile" with me. Similes are similar to metaphors but they aren't the same things! • A simile is a comparison between two different things, designed to create an unusual, interesting, emotional or other effect often using words such as 'like' or 'as ... as'. • Common comparisons are with the qualities associated with animals (as sly as a fox, as brave as a lion, etc.).

  5. Practice! • Take a minute to read the poem and figure out where the simile is.

  6. What's a metaphor? • A metaphor is a word or phrase that describes one thing being used to describe another; on a simple level a phrase such as 'the heart of the matter' is a metaphor as matters do not actually have hearts. Metaphorical phrases are widely used in English.

  7. More practice! • What is the metaphor in this poem?

  8. Similes and Metaphors in music • Music is like another form of poetry. Some of your favorite artists use similes and metaphors in their lyrics. Pay attention as we watch this video for the next few minutes. http://vimeo.com/39634987

  9. Firework! • What is your interpretation of this verse from “Firework” by Katy Perry? • “Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin, like a house of cards, one blow from caving in?”

  10. The End!!!

  11. Sources for PowerPoint presentationSlide One: Keep Calm and Figurative Language picture http://www.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/p/get-excited-and-use-figurative-language/Slide Two: Definition of figurative languagehttp://figurativelanguage.net/Picturehttp://en.paperblog.com/trapped-in-negative-emotions-653075/Slide Three: Picturehttp://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bdMWyBvFjLE/TAkEr_-JGiI/AAAAAAAABsM/KggP_mbErDQ/s1600/IMG_0154.JPGSlide Four: Definition of similehttp://www.usingenglish.com/glossary/simile.html#I7SvZZ1QtpHGu2eC.99Picturehttp://davidbrusilovsky.blogspot.com/2012/01/example-of-simile.htmlSlide Five: Poemhttp://luckyeahshelsilverstein.tumblr.com/post/7230175113Slide Six: Definition of a metaphorhttp://www.usingenglish.com/glossary/metaphor.html#8KCsLp8uEpX1cmXw.99Picturehttp://bbruton.edublogs.org/Slide Seven: Picturehttp://www.pinterest.com/pin/451767406340738447/Slide Eight: Video linkhttp://vimeo.com/39634987Slide Nine: Lyricshttp://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/katyperry/firework.htmlPicturehttp://www.glogster.com/super8lover/firework-by-katy-perry/g-6lmtpshipdh880095d0g0a0Slide Ten: Picturehttp://www.customers.com/articles/new-metaphors-spur-innovation/

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