Figurative Language What do we mean by figurative?

Language (written/oral communication) in which figures of speech are used to express an idea or ideas The writer or speaker describes something through the use of unusual comparison for effect, to add interest, and to make things clearer. Interesting images can be express through the use of figurative language or speech. It compares two things that are different by pointing out their similarities in an unusual and surprising way Appealing to the imagination; provides new ways of looking at the world Not intended to be taken literally.literally

Simile Metaphor Personification Hyperbole Onomatopoeia Idiom Symbolism Oxymoron Imagery Alliteration Assonance Consonance

A comparison that often use the words “like” or “as” Jamie runs as fast as the wind. Todd moves like a turtle. What two things are being compared? How are the two things being described?

A comparison made between things that are not alike. It is similar to a simile, but does not use the words “like” or “as”. No body invites Edward to parties because he is a wet blanket. What two things are being compared? How are they being described? What does this mean? Julian is a turtle.

When something that is not human is giving human like qualities/characteristics The leaves danced in the wind on the cold October afternoon. What object is giving human like qualities? What human quality or characteristic is given to this object ?

Exaggerating, often in a humorous way, to make a point My eyes widened at the mile-high ice cream cones we were having for dessert. Why is this sentence considered a hyperbole?

Onomatopoeia Annah matoh pee ah Naming an action by imitating a sound associated with it The bees buzz angrily when their hive is disturbed. What is considered the action in the example? What sound is being imitated? What is associated with this sound?

Idiom (Cliché) An expression used by a particular group of people with a meaning that is only known through common use. She’s waiting for him to kick the bucket so that she can collect the insurance money. What does this mean? What are some common idioms used in your group of friends?

Symbolism A figure of speech where an object, person, action, or situation has another meaning other than its literal meaning Roses  Romance Purple  Royalty Winter sucked the life out of the trees and grass. It seemed that every person that was stricken with the disease wore a black cape.

Oxymoron A figure of speech in which two words or a phrase that conflict with each other or do not agree with each other are placed together. Usually appear side by side ExamplesExamples of various oxymoron

Imagery The use of figurative language to represent objects, actions, or ideas; involves one or more of the 5 senses (hearing, taste, touch, smell, sight). Used to create pictures or images in the reader’s mind Examples: He fumed and charged like an angry bull. He fell down like an old tree falling down in a storm. He felt like the flowers were waving him a hello. The eerie silence was shattered by her scream. He could hear his world crashing down when he heard the news about her. The F-16 swooped down like an eagle after its prey.

Alliteration Repeated consonant sounds occurring at the beginning of words or within words ExampleExample: She was wide-eyed and wondering while she waited for Walter to waken

Figurative Language Booklet Project

Graded Assignment/Practice Create a booklet discussing each type of figurative language discussed. You may use your notes Your booklet should contain: 10 or more pages (one page per figurative language)/Title page 25 Each page will focus on one type of figurative language 25 Provide definition for each figurative language on page 25 Provide 2 creative examples for each figurative language (do not use examples provided in notes) and an explanation (explain how your examples demonstrate the figurative language) 20 Neat/Creative/Bounded together 5 Due: TBA Supplies: construction paper, printer paper, stapler, pencil/crayon/color pencil, notes