Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

not literal; open to interpretation; dual meaning

Published byDavid Čermák Modified over 5 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "not literal; open to interpretation; dual meaning"— Presentation transcript:

1 not literal; open to interpretation; dual meaning
Figurative Language not literal; open to interpretation; dual meaning

2 Simile Comparison between 2 seemingly different things using “like” or “as” “O, My love’s like a red, red rose, / That’s newly sprung in June.” (Robert Burns) =

3 Metaphor Comparison between 2 things
Comparing something as something else -Explicit (direct) “My mind is a sieve.” Implicit (implied) “Shut your trap!”

4 Hyperbole Major, extended exaggeration “Your momma is so fat…”
“It’s hotter than Hades in here!”

5 Apostrophe Poem written in honor of something or someone “1 for April”

6 1 for April Tupac Shakur 2 me your name alone is poetry I barely know u and already I can’t explain this feeling I feel 4 APRIL I want 2 c u from the moment u leave my side till the moment u return My nonchalant cold heart finally has eyes only 4 APRIL …

7 Imagery Appealing to any of the five senses

8 Personification Giving human-like traits to something non-human

9 Other Important Poetry Language Terms
(These should be review from our study of fiction in general.)

10 Theme Tone Mood Style Diction word choice

Download ppt "not literal; open to interpretation; dual meaning"

Similar presentations

Lyric Poetry An introduction with a romanticism twist.

Lyric Poetry An introduction with a romanticism twist.
Get out your poetry packet. We’ll continue to take notes. As we do, I’ll come around and stamp “Those Winter Sundays.” Here’s what I’m looking for: 1)

Get out your poetry packet. We’ll continue to take notes. As we do, I’ll come around and stamp “Those Winter Sundays.” Here’s what I’m looking for: 1)
Appreciating Narrative Writing

Appreciating Narrative Writing
Poetry Prose All forms of ordinary writing. Poetry Writing in its most intense, most imaginative, and most rhythmic forms.

Poetry Prose All forms of ordinary writing. Poetry Writing in its most intense, most imaginative, and most rhythmic forms.
Poetry A metrical writing chosen and arranged to create or evoke a specific emotional response through meaning, sound and rhythm.

Poetry A metrical writing chosen and arranged to create or evoke a specific emotional response through meaning, sound and rhythm.
1. Handouts: * [See “Analyzing Poetry, Part 2” (Language Devices)] 2. Homework: * Read AR book 20 - 30 minutes daily & record progress * “Find a Poem”

1. Handouts: * [See “Analyzing Poetry, Part 2” (Language Devices)] 2. Homework: * Read AR book minutes daily & record progress * “Find a Poem”
Literary Elements. Allusion The reference to a well-known work of literature, famous person or historical event.

Literary Elements. Allusion The reference to a well-known work of literature, famous person or historical event.
Literary Term Notes 9.10.2010. Setting Where and when the story takes place: Time of day, place, season, time period, etc.

Literary Term Notes Setting Where and when the story takes place: Time of day, place, season, time period, etc.
THE ELEMENTS OF POETRY. WHAT IS POETRY Poetry is the oldest form of literature and was transmitted orally through song. Poetry is the oldest form of literature.

THE ELEMENTS OF POETRY. WHAT IS POETRY Poetry is the oldest form of literature and was transmitted orally through song. Poetry is the oldest form of literature.
Literary Terms.  Fiction: A type of writing based on imagination.  Non-Fiction: A type of writing that is based on facts.

Literary Terms.  Fiction: A type of writing based on imagination.  Non-Fiction: A type of writing that is based on facts.
Poetry Terms Quiz Prep. My love is like a red rose….

Poetry Terms Quiz Prep. My love is like a red rose….
What is Poetry???. Poetry is…Poetry is the most emotionally charged means of written expression and it consists of words arranged in patterns of sound.

What is Poetry???. Poetry is…Poetry is the most emotionally charged means of written expression and it consists of words arranged in patterns of sound.
What is poetry? You tell me… Format Poetry is arranged in lines and stanzas Lines may or may not form a complete sentence Stanzas are a group of lines.

What is poetry? You tell me… Format Poetry is arranged in lines and stanzas Lines may or may not form a complete sentence Stanzas are a group of lines.
Poetry and Figurative Language Terms We need a way to talk about poetry! (and sound smart doing it…) Each day we review terms, add the definitions to the.

Poetry and Figurative Language Terms We need a way to talk about poetry! (and sound smart doing it…) Each day we review terms, add the definitions to the.
AP Literature and Composition November 14, 2008 Ms. Cares.

AP Literature and Composition November 14, 2008 Ms. Cares.
Exploration of Poetry AP Poetry Unit. Aspects of Poetry Voice Voice Tone Tone Diction Diction Syntax Syntax Imagery Imagery Figures of Speech Figures.

Exploration of Poetry AP Poetry Unit. Aspects of Poetry Voice Voice Tone Tone Diction Diction Syntax Syntax Imagery Imagery Figures of Speech Figures.
Jeopardy Definitions Definitions 2Definitions 3Examples Misc. Q $100 Q $200 Q $300 Q $400 Q $500 Q $100 Q $200 Q $300 Q $400 Q $500 Final Jeopardy.

Jeopardy Definitions Definitions 2Definitions 3Examples Misc. Q $100 Q $200 Q $300 Q $400 Q $500 Q $100 Q $200 Q $300 Q $400 Q $500 Final Jeopardy.
Miss Amorin Love/Death- Poetry Unit Grade 12. The SEVEN ELEMENTS of POETRY facilitates the understanding of poetry.

Miss Amorin Love/Death- Poetry Unit Grade 12. The SEVEN ELEMENTS of POETRY facilitates the understanding of poetry.
Analyzing Poetry. Step One:  Number the lines and stanzas A stanza is a group of lines within a poem.

Analyzing Poetry. Step One:  Number the lines and stanzas A stanza is a group of lines within a poem.
Picture Activity Take a good look at this picture and all the details. Write ONE sentence of less than 20 words that describes the image you see here.

Picture Activity Take a good look at this picture and all the details. Write ONE sentence of less than 20 words that describes the image you see here.

Similar presentations

Ads by Google