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Figurative
Language
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Know Understand Do
Authors use Differentiate
Hyperbole figurative among the types
Personification language to make of figurative
the reader see language.
Simile familiar things in a Write in a variety
Metaphor new way. of modes using
(Pun) We all use figures figurative
of speech every language.
day. Analyze the use of
Figures of speech figurative
are not literally language in poetry
true, but are used and prose.
to elaborate on a Create an extended
subject. metaphor.
Key Learning: Writers use figurative language to enhance the reader’s
understanding. It is used in various types of writing.
Break a leg!
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Literal vs. Figurative
Literal means straightforward
or factual; the dictionary
meaning of a word. (Think
denotation!)
–When someone says “I mean
that literally.” They mean
“exactly” -- just the facts!
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Literal vs. Figurative
A figurative meaning is far more
interesting. It is imaginative, and
conveys not just the facts, but an
idea. (Think connotation!)
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Literal vs. Figurative
Example of Figurative
Language:
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Literal vs. Figurative
Examples:
The new smoking laws really burn me up!
The grammarian was never late; he was always
very punctual.
The Atlanta Lightnings took the field by storm.
Assessment Prompt 1
Use figurative language to make
these sentences more colorful.
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Power Questions
2. The saying in our family was, "If Mama drops a
biscuit, jump out of the way or risk losing a
toe." This is another way of saying
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Power Questions
3. The following quote is an example of what type
of figurative language?
"Roll down this hill—if you are so inclined."
A. metaphor
B. pun
C. personification
D. simile
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Power Questions
3. The following quote is an example of what type
of figurative language?
"Roll down this hill—if you are so inclined."
A. metaphor
B. pun
C. personification
D. simile
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Summarizer
Youare writing a letter to an
absent student (Dear Absent
Student,)
–Tell the student what we learned
today about literal and figurative
language.
–Include what you think is
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Finishing Up
Skip lines.
Your letter must be AT LEAST
five sentences long.
–Watch spelling and punctuation.
This is a friendly letter, so use
that format.
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More Figurative Language
to Come…