Figurative Language in Romeo and Juliet By Ms. Tyler

Do now Turn in your pg. 19 Claims chart if you have not done so. Answer the following Do-Now prompt: Based on our observation so far in “The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet” describe which character has developed ( changed) the most from ACT I- ACT 2.

Literal vs. figurative The car is blue. He caught the football. Literally: words function exactly as defined I’ve got your back. You’re a doll. Figuratively: figure out what it means Literal vs. figurative

A comparison using “like” or “as” Examples: “It pricks like a thorn.” “You are as sweet as pie.” Do you ever feel like a plastic bag? Simile

a comparison of two unlike things not using “like” or “as” Examples: “It is the east, & Juliet is the sun.” Your room is a pigsty. Baby you’re a firework! All the world is a stage. Men are dogs. She has a stone heart. metaphor

imagery: representation in words of a vivid sensory experience Example: In Act 1, Scene 5, lines 55 and 56, Romeo uses imagery to describe Juliet’s beauty when he says, “So shows a dove trooping with crows / As yonder lady o’er her fellows shows.” imagery

allusion: reference to historical or literary figure, event, or object Example: In Act 1, Scene 1, line 217, Romeo says that Rosaline “hath Dian’s wit.” He is alluding to Diana, goddess of chastity, who opposed love and marriage. In other words, Rosaline thinks like Diana and will not fall in love with Romeo. Allusion

Oxymoron a group of words that are self-contradicting Examples: “O, loving hate!” “Parting is such sweet sorrow.” Jumbo Shrimp

a play on words that is a humorous way of using a word or phrase so that more than one meaning is suggested Examples: “You have dancing shoes / With nimble soles; I have a soul of lead” The best way to communicate with a fish is to drop it a line. pun

soliloquy a long speech in which a character talks to him or herself and reveals his/her inner thoughts Oh, she doth teach the torches to burn bright! It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night Like a rich jewel in an Ethiope’s ear, Beauty too rich for use, for earth too dear. So shows a snowy dove trooping with crows As yonder lady o'er her fellows shows. The measure done, I’ll watch her place of stand, And, touching hers, make blessèd my rude hand. Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight! For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night.

an often short remark made by a character that is intended to be heard by the audience but unheard by other characters in the play Examples: Juliet: Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, and I'll no longer be a Capulet.  Romeo (Aside) : Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this?  Juliet: 'Tis but thy name that is my enemy. Thou art thyself, though not a Montague…" aside

giving an object, animal, or idea human qualities Examples: “The grey eyed morn smiles on the frowning night"  The waffle jumped up out of the toaster. The wind hissed. The sunlight danced. Water on the lake shivers. The streets are calling me. personification

01 02 03 foreshadowing a warning or hint of a future event Examples: The Prince warns of the future consequences of starting anymore trouble in the city streets: “Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace" 03

the author’s attitude toward a subject Examples tone

an extended speech by one character to other characters, often telling a story or explaining something Examples: Romeo’s monologue(Act 2 scene 2, lines 1-26) Juliet’s monologue(Act 3 scene 2, lines 1-37) monologue

Quick Quiz-simile, metaphor, Pun? 1.The street cars are like frosted cakes covered with snowflakes. 2. The west wind dances down the road. 3. A train is a dragon that roars through the dark. 4. The band played to a small crowd at the concert. 5. She’s as tiny as a mouse. 6. Her blonde hair shined like the sun. 7. We ate cat fish for dinner. Quick Quiz-simile, metaphor, Pun?

Figurative language scavenger hunt Look in the following excerpts, cite an example of figurative language, and tell what type **there will not be a repeat of the same figurative device Example: (2.2.133–136): My bounty is as boundless as the sea: simile (1.1.169-171) (1.5.44-45) (1.1.184) (2.2.2-25) (3.1.65-66) (2.2.37) (2.6.8-10) (1.4.54) Identify and cite 2 more original ones you see in the text