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THE POWERFUL WORLD OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE

THE POWERFUL WORLD OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE. What is. figurative language?. Figurative Language is the writing that is not meant to be taken literally!. What are the SIX types?. SIMILE. A comparison of two or more things Uses comparative words: like, as, than, similar to

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THE POWERFUL WORLD OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE

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  1. THE POWERFUL WORLD OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE

  2. What is figurative language?

  3. Figurative Language is the writing that is not meant to be taken literally!

  4. What are the SIX types?

  5. SIMILE • A comparison of two or more things • Uses comparative words: like, as, than, similar to • When a simile is used, the linking to something else is clear

  6. EXAMPLES of SIMILES • My love is like a red rose. • We were as quiet as frightened mice. • The lie formed like a blister on his lips. • That player is as slippery as a snake.

  7. Metaphor • Deals with two items in a way that makes the statement vivid and strong. • Compares two items. • Does NOT have the words like, as, than, similar to, or resembles.

  8. Examples of Metaphors • I cannot wrestle with this monster problem. • That guy is a motor mouth. • Her teeth are pearls. • The athlete is a powerhouse.

  9. Personification • Is used to give objects, things or animals human characteristics which we recognize in ourselves. • This technique is used to animate things with qualities which we know very well belong to people.

  10. EXAMPLES of Personification • The sun peeked over the mountain. • One lonely slice of pizza remained. • The camera hates me. • My air conditioner is wheezing in pain.

  11. IDIOMS • Phrases in which people use in everyday language which do not make sense literally, but we understand what they mean. • Let’s read the book My Mama Likes to Say

  12. Hyperbole • Is a phrase that uses exaggeration to give a statement impact. • Can you think of a type of literary genre that uses a lot of hyperbole?

  13. Alliteration • Is when the beginning of words start with the same consonant or vowel sounds in stressed syllables – and the words are close together. • It is a device that is used to have dramatic impact on the listener. • Also known as tongue twisters!

  14. EXAMPLES

  15. Little lizards leap by the lake.

  16. Slithery snails slide so slow.

  17. Pink pigs play in the pen.

  18. Parrots pass pizza at the party.

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