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Similes – A comparison between two unlike things using the words “like” or “as”. Smooth as silk Cold as ice Tough as nails
Metaphor - A figure of speech which involves an implied comparison between two unlike things using a form of be. Not “like” or “as” Her performance did not go well. It was a real trainwreck. Bittersweet memories
A figure of speech which gives the qualities of a human to an animal, an object, or an idea.
Imagery is language that appeals to the senses. Vision Smell Taste Touch Hearing
The use of words that mimic sounds. They appeal to our sense of hearing and they help bring a description to life. It is a string of syllables the author has made up to represent the way a sound really sounds.
A Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement used to heighten effect. It is not used to mislead the reader, but to emphasize a point. It was so hot. It was probably 110 degrees. I might get a sunburn. Versus It was so hot, it felt like the heat of a thousand suns. It felt like my skin was going to burn off.
Alliteration Idioms
Repeated consonant sounds occurring at the beginning of words or within words. Often seen in poetry and music
Cipher Connected By Paul McCann Careless cars cutting corners create confusion. Crossing centrelines. Countless collisions cost coffins. Collect conscious change. Copy? Continue cautiously. Comply? Cool.
Alliteration is used to create melody, establish mood, call attention to important words, and point out similarities and contrasts. Making music out of words
Take out a piece of paper and write your name down on the middle of the page Now include a word before your name with the same first letter as your first name ◦ Jumping Jason ◦ Jammin’ Jason
Describing ideas as expressions He really went to town on that issue. Cat got your tongue? Hang on.
Idioms are the language of a society American idioms might not go so well in England “He talks the talk, but doesn’t walk the walk.” – American idiom “He’s all talk and no trousers” – British idiom
Write down 5 uses of idioms in your lives. Include the expression and a definition of the literal meaning. ◦ Refer to your handout if needed Write down 2 uses of alliteration ◦ This could be from your favorite song, poem