1 / 0

Literal vs. Figurative Language

Literal vs. Figurative Language. Literal and Figurative Language. There are two ways to understand our spoken communication: 1. Literal Language 2. Figurative Languag e. http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v =1H8KKXyQr4E. To write or say something that means its actual definition

kato
Download Presentation

Literal vs. Figurative Language

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Literal vs. Figurative Language

  2. Literal and Figurative Language

    There are two ways to understand our spoken communication: 1. Literal Language 2. Figurative Language http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H8KKXyQr4E
  3. To write or say something that means its actual definition It states exactly what it means It stays the same all the time

    Literal Language

  4. Words or phrases that mean something different than what it actually says Figurative is an antonym (means the opposite) of literal It is language that your brain has to FIGURE out Figurative Language
  5. Figurative Language There is room for interpretation It does NOT mean exactly what it sounds like A person has to make a 'smart' guess based on what is happening in the environment or with the person when the language is being used
  6. Clips Figurative language in songs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtCXaQ9nvOY Figurative language in movies/TV shows: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14SEC1vuvoc Idioms in Shows: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f-bwtOs6yI (0.20-1.00) Literal and Figurative: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITnX68RXccY
  7. Show me what Idioms you know Complete worksheet independently

  8. Literal Language

    Example: A Piece of Cake

  9. Figurative Language

    Walter and Dennis are high school students. They're talking about a recent math test they took. Walter: "What did you think about that math exam Dennis?” Dennis: "I think that it was pretty easy.” Walter: "Ya, it only took me 15 minutes to finish.” Dennis: "Me too. I was finished in no time.” Walter: "The exam sure could have been a lot more difficult.” Dennis: "True, but I'm glad that it was a piece of cake!"

  10. Figurative Language

    Example: A Piece of Cake A simple task that is easily accomplished.

  11. Literal Language

  12. Figurative Language

    Example: Raining Cats & Dogs It is raining very hard.

  13. Literal Language

    Example: Ants in Your Pants

  14. Figurative Language

    Nancy's 8 year-old son has ants in his pants because he is going to his first football game tomorrow. He’s so excited. Robert had ants in his pants because he had a presentation to give in his business class.

  15. Figurative Language

    Example: Ants in your Pants Not being able to sit still because you are very excited or worried about something
  16. Literal Language Example: An Arm and A Leg
  17. Figurative Language Ex: These Patriots tickets cost us an arm and a leg!
  18. Figurative Language Example: An Arm & A Leg To be very expensive.
  19. IDIOM DRAWING ACTIVITY IDIOMS: Once in a blue moon A penny for your thoughts Deer in the headlights
  20. Figurative Language in… Commercials: http://classroommagic.blogspot.com/2013/02/teaching-figurative-language-with.html Activity: Happy as a …….
  21. Find Figurative Language in Songs Eye of the Tiger http://safeshare.tv/w/YyZJUUtonQ
  22. Project 1. Identify one idiom Give a literal and figurative representation Determine the meaning of each idiom 2. Pick a song Identify 3-5 idioms Determine the meaning of each idiom Optional: Suggest a clip/show that uses an idiom
More Related