PPT-Figurative Language in Literature

Why do authors use figurative language Some types Imagery alliteration personification hyperbole onomatopoeia Metaphor metaphor simile Metaphor and Simile Metaphor and Simile draw comparisons between two . Step 1. : . Identifying and Sorting: . Use the Figurative. Language “Cheat Sheet” to remember what each form of figurative language means.. Sort the song lyrics into the figurative language categories to which they belong. Some lyrics. How do I differentiate between literal and figurative language?. 1. Key Learning. : Writers use figurative language to enhance the reader’s understanding. It is used in various types of writing. . Comprehension Toolkit. Figurative language 1. Comprehension Toolkit. Figurative language 1. Comprehension. means . understanding. . . The answers to some questions are easy to find, while the answers to others are more difficult to work out. Use your imagination!. Two types of Language. Literal Language. means exactly what it says.. is explicit, obvious, out in the open and plainly stated.. communicates an ideas clearly and plainly. Figurative Language. Poetry Review. Random Disclaimer:. Although these elements are . often. found in poems, that’s not the . only. type of literature where they exist. They could be in fictional stories, non-fiction, etc. . Lay That Trumpet In Our Hands. Last week, we read “Still I Rise” by Mya Angelou and looked at her use of figurative language. . Answer the following questions to review the meaning in her poem and her use of fig. language.. Figurative Language . Simile—comparison of two unlike things using the words like, as, than, or resembles. *Grandpa lounged on the raft in the middle of the pool like an old battleship.. *Alan’s jokes were like flat soda to the children.. FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE . Imagery . Language that appeals to the senses. Descriptions of people or objects stated in terms of our senses.. . • Sight . • Hearing . • Touch . • Taste . • Smell . 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. Figurative language is language that communicates ideas beyond the ordinary meanings of words.. Types of figurative language are called figures of speech.. Simile. A simile makes a comparison between two things using the word like or as.. that departs . from literal meaning in order to . achieve a . special effect or . meaning.. Imagery. Imagery: language that creates a recognizable world . by drawing . on our . five senses. . Example: . 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 . Name. Teacher. Course/Period. Day, Month, Year. A note about notes…. Items in purple are instructions or examples; do not worry about copying anything that is written in purple.. I will not be collecting most notes, so you can use whatever writing utensil you like. Use color coding as much as possible!.