1. Choose two types of figurative language from the list and for each one write a sentence using that type of figurative language. Today’s task (right side) * 1. Imagery * 2. Allusion * 3. Simile * 4. Metaphor * 5. Symbol 4 minutes

2. * Label the top of the notes with today’s topic (Figurative Language) and date (8/31) * Write the EQ on the line under the topic. * Draw a line to separate notes into a small left section and a large right section. Today’s notes (left side, Cornell style) * Today’s EQ: What is the point of using figurative language?

3. * Figurative Language: Today’s notes (left side, Cornell style) * language that is not literal (real and true) * Figurative: * You smell like a thousand dogs slept in your house last night. (Could that be true? Probably not.) * Literal : * You smell like a dog. (Could that be true? Yes!)

4. * Imagery (not really figurative) Today’s notes (left side, Cornell style) * descriptions that use the 5 senses * examples: * The black cat scampered across the street and a car blared its horn. (sight, hearing) * Heat rose from the sidewalk in wavy lines and the sharp smell of rain hit her nose. (sight, touch, smell)

5. * Allusion (don’t copy examples) Today’s notes (left side, Cornell style) * a reference to or mention of another book or work of art in a text * examples: * Julie walked out the back door and was suddenly in The Garden of Eden. (a reference to the Bible) * “You’re no Edward Cullen, but you really should get some sun.” (a reference to the “book” Twilight)

6. * Simile (don’t copy examples) Today’s notes (left side, Cornell style) * comparison of unlike things using “like” or “as” * examples: * Her hair stuck to her face like a stubborn octopus. (comparing her hair to an octopus) * NOT similes: * You look like my sister. * You act as if you are tired. * She’s as nice as he is.

7. * Metaphor (don’t copy examples) Today’s notes (left side, Cornell style) * A direct comparison of unlike things * examples: * Her octopus hair blinded her and she fell. (comparing her hair to an octopus) * NOT metaphors: * You are my sister. * You act tired. * She’s nice.

8. * Symbol (don’t copy examples) Today’s notes (left side, Cornell style) * an object, person, or place that represents something beyond itself * examples: * Visual symbols: the American flag, a heart * Literary symbols: the Mockingjay pin in Hunger Games, the snake in Harry Potter * NOT symbols: * Things that only represent what they actually are: Katniss’s braid, Harry’s robe

9. * Share your sentences with another student. * Correct any you find that might be wrong. * Share your examples with the class and write down examples we put on the board. Today’s Identify/Correct (right side) 3 minutes

10. * On the left, write a question for each new piece of information or section. * Match the question with where the information starts on the right side. * Write a summary: answer the EQ; explain something(s) that will stick in your memory; ask a question about the information. Finish the notes (left side) 4 minutes