FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE Language that uses words

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE • Language that uses words or expressions to convey something other than the literal meaning! • Literal language vs. Figurative language –Literally: “It’s raining really hard. ” –Figuratively: “It’s raining cats and dogs!” • Figurative language is a way to describe something in a creative way

SIMILE • A comparison of unlike things using “like” or “as” –Ex. The baby was as light as a feather. –Ex. My cat’s fur is like velvet.

METAPHOR • Comparing two things without using “like” or “as” –Ex. Jack has the heart of a lion. –Ex. Life is a rollercoaster.

PERSONIFICATION • Something having human characteristics or qualities –Ex. Lightning danced across the sky

ALLITERATION • The repetition of the beginning sound in a series of words –Ex. Sally sells seashells down by the seashore.

HYPERBOLE • An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally –Ex. “I have a mountain of homework. ”

ONOMATOPOEIA • Words that imitate sounds –Ex. Buzz, pop, bang, crack • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Fw. O 5 W-VNVTM

IDIOM • An expression or phrase that has a meaning that shouldn’t be taken literally • They are confusing! • Often the words in a group make no sense! Don’t analyze them literally. Use context clues. –Ex. You never sit still. You must have ants in your pants. –Ex. Jackson dove off the dock just as it collapsed and escaped injury by the skin of his teeth.

CONNOTATION & DENOTATION • Denotation- refers to the literal meaning of the word (the definition) • Connotation- the emotional and imaginative association surrounding a word – Ex. Hollywood • Denotation (definition): – a part of Los Angeles, CA; the center of the American motion-picture industry • Connotation: – What do you think of when you hear the word ‘Hollywood’? • Glamour, money, celebrities, stardom

CONNOTATION & DENOTATION • In the comedy movie Liar, the main character, Fletcher, is unable to tell a lie for 24 hours after his son’s birthday wish comes true. So, Fletcher can only speak based on the denotative meanings of words. • Every word that comes out of his mouth must be literal, truthful, and straightforward • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=d. AE 7 u. OO_4 v 4

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WHAT IS THE DENOTATION AND CONNOTATION OF THE BOLDED WORD? • 1. The manager barked orders at his staff. a sound made by a dog – Denotation: yelling, angrily say – Connotation: • 2. Which sentence has the most negative connotation and why? – The scent was terrible. • Scent- an agreeable odor – The stench was terrible. • Stench: A foul odor • 3. Gabriella couldn’t wait to go home for Thanksgiving. a place where one lives – Denotation: – Connotation: Family, warmth, security • 4. The amount of money that man spent on his shoes was insane. – Denotation: To be mentally crazy – Connotation: Absurd, disgusting, overwhelming, expensive • 5. Her eyes pierced my soul, and chills ran up my spine. – Denotation: To puncture – Connotation: Enter, intrude, saw into • 6. Huge waves rose in the angry sea. – Denotation: Strong resentment, wrath – Connotation: Dangerous, turbulent, perilous • 7. He is a slave to video games, the mother said. – Denotation: A person who is someone else’s – Connotation: property Uncontrollable, addiction • 8. Susie was feeling rather blue after the funeral. – Denotation: A color – Connotation: Sad, depressed, downcast

IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE IN EACH STATEMENT. • 9. Hayden was as tall as a giraffe. – Simile or Hyperbole • 10. Courtney’s voice is music to my ears. – Metaphor • 11. The car sputtered to a stop. – Onomatopoeia • 12. In the summer, the sun is strong. – Alliteration • 13. They fight like cats and dogs. – Idiom or Simile 14. The wind howled in the night. Personification • 15. Ryan heard the last piece of pie calling his name. • Personification • 16. I am so hungry, I could eat a horse. • Personification • 17. Leila loved to look at lizards in the aquarium. • Alliteration • 18. Seth is a walking dictionary. • Metaphor

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HOMEWORK: FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE WORKSHEET & STUDY!