PPT-Figurative Language Simile

A comparison of two unlike things using like or as She is like a cow Metaphor A comparison of two unlike things She is a cow Pun A play on words lame joke or words that have a double meaning. By: Madison, Liz, and Sheila. Introduction. Figurative language is: saying something but not meaning it literally, but meaning it figuratively. There are many different types of figurative language, such as simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, alliteration, personification, idiom, pun, and hyperbole.. Figurative Language. A writers tool. It helps the reader to visualize (see) what the writer is thinking. It puts a picture in the readers mind. Recognizing Figurative Language . The opposite of literal language is figurative language. Figurative language is language that means more than what it says on the surface. . metaphor. Comprehension Toolkit. Figurative language 2. Comprehension Toolkit. Figurative language 2. Comprehension. means . understanding. . . The answers to some questions are easy to find, while the answers to others are more difficult to work out. Adding Descriptive/Figurative Language . Key #1: . Figurative Language . -- Simile . Simile. : A . simile . is a figure of speech that uses . like . or . as. . to make a direct comparison between two . Figuring it Out. Figurative and . Literal . Language. Literally. :. . words function exactly as defined. The car is blue.. He caught the football.. Figuratively. : . . figure out what it means. I’ve got your back.. Essential Questions. What is figurative language?. How can I interpret figurative language?. What is figurative language?. Here are some examples. What do you think figurative language means?. The wind whispered softly through the trees.. . Painting your writing with words…. What is figurative language?. Figurative language expresses an idea that goes beyond the actual meaning of the words. Wind can’t whisper…but the expression gives you an idea of how the wind sounds. language . is the use of words . that go . beyond their . ordinary meanings..   . Figurative language requires . you to use your imagination to figure out the author's meaning.  . The water’s reflection was like the sun on glass.. Objectives. 1. Identify Participles and Analyze sentences for their effect. . 2. . Analyze how figurative language can affect the. interpretation of a poem. . Homework:. . Print off Drama/Poetry terms from the wiki. Literally. :. . words function . exactly. as defined. The car is blue.. He caught the football.. Figuratively. : . . figure out what it means. I’ve got your back.. You’re a doll.. ^. A writers tool. It helps the reader to visualize (see) what the writer is thinking. It puts a picture in the readers mind. Recognizing Figurative Language . The opposite of literal language is figurative language. Figurative language is language that means more than what it says on the surface. . Name: __________________________ Date: ___________ PD: ______. Directions. : Match definitions in Column B to the type of figurative language it describes in Column A. . -COLUMN A-. _____1. idiom. _____2. metaphor. & Figurative Devices. Figurative language . is when a writer uses . figures of speech to be more effective, . persuasive, or . impactful. . Figures . of speech such as metaphors, similes. , . or allusions . I will be able to use styles of figurative language in my descriptive writing. Objective. Figurative language:. Is expressing . ideas. indirectly;. Is language used in a special way to create a . special effect .