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FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE. LITERAL : the exact or primary meaning of a word, the most obvious meaning of a word. FIGURATIVE : not literal, symbolic, a deeper meaning. FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE. METAPHORS and SIMILES. Simile – uses ‘like’ or ‘as’ I ran as fast as a cheetah.
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LITERAL: the exact or primary meaning of a word, the most obvious meaning of a word FIGURATIVE: not literal, symbolic, a deeper meaning
METAPHORS and SIMILES Simile – uses ‘like’ or ‘as’ I ran as fast as a cheetah. Her eyes shone like the brightest star. Metaphor – does not use ‘like’ or ‘as’ She is a lemon.
Poor as a church mouse. strong as an ox, cute as a button, smart as a fox. thin as a toothpick, white as a ghost, fit as a fiddle, dumb as a post. bald as an eagle, neat as a pin, proud as a peacock, ugly as sin. When people are talking you know what they'll say as soon as they start to use a cliché. As poor as a _______. As strong as an ______, As cute as a ______, As smart as ______. As thin as a ______, As white as a ______, As fit as a ______ As dumb as a ______. As bald as an ______, As neat as a ______, As proud as a ______, As ugly as ______.
Onomatopoeia • The use of a word that sounds like its meaning. The car’s horn honked loudly.
Hyperbole • An exaggeration; an extravagant statement not meant to be taken literally She is the best 5th grader in the entire world!
Personification • Describing a thing as if it were a person. The lightning danced across the sky.
“I am a Rock” by Paul Simon A winter's dayIn a deep and dark December;I am alone,Gazing from my window to the streets belowOn a freshly fallen silent shroud of snow.I am a rock,I am an island.I've built walls,A fortress deep and mighty,That none may penetrate.I have no need of friendship; friendship causes pain.It's laughter and it's loving I disdain.I am a rock,I am an island.
Don't talk of love,Well I've heard the word before;It's sleeping in my memory.I won't disturb the slumber of feelings that have died.If I never loved I never would have cried.I am a rock,I am an island.I have my booksAnd my poetry to protect me;I am shielded in my armor,Hiding in my room, safe within my womb.I touch no one and no one touches me.I am a rock,I am an island.And a rock feels no pain;And an island never cries.
Alliteration • Repetition of the first sound in a word Sarah’s super sister gave her a great gift. Have you tried the big bad burger at the new restaurant?
TASK 1 (group task): • Using your understanding and knowledge of figurative language and figures of speech, you are going to create a product and a magazine ad that incorporates, at least, two figures of speech. • Directions: Decide on a product you want to develop an ad for. Some suggestions might be: sneakers, a soft drink, candy, cereal, clothing brand, etc. Consider that the audience is someone your own age. • Create a name for your product. • Design a slogan. • Design a logo. • Incorporate figures of speech into the product name, slogan, or overall ad.
TASK 2: Write a paragraph long story about one of the following topics. Include at least three of the above figurative language devices. Possible Topics: the Halloween dance, an English class, eating breakfast TASK 3: Write one paragraph explaining why an author would use figurative language in their writing. Consider the purpose of this type of language.
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