FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE REVIEW Quick Write Grab a sheet

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE REVIEW

Quick. Write ■ Grab a sheet of paper and a pencil. ■ Answer the following with a 2 -3 sentence response: – When Steve was writing his last diary entry, he said that his mother’s tears told the whole story. – That is an example of _____. What does Steve mean when he says that?

Figurative Language That Compares Similes Metaphors ■ Use like or as to compare two objects ■ Does not use like or as to compare two objects ■ Example in Rap Lyrics: – Look at the watch, blow it / hot like some Taki ■ Example in Rap Lyrics – I’m cooler than a polar bear’s toenails ■ Migos, “Versace” ■ Big Boi, “ATLiens”

Figurative Language That Contrasts Juxtaposition ■ Two unlike ideas are placed side by side, providing a contrast for one idea ■ Example: – Wiseman closed his mouth Madman closed his fist ■ Frank Ocean, “Wise Man” Meaning ■ Shows the difference of men being wise or being mad comes from what they close when facing a problem

Figurative Language That Uses Another Object Personification ■ Makes objects and animals seem human ■ Example in Rap Lyrics: – My wrist sizzle hot like it's stuck in the chair My jewelry's so loud, it's got something to share ■ Pharrell, “Pretty Flacko (rmx)” Allusions (references) ■ A direct or indirect reference to something historical, literary, religious, or mythical. Reference to something well-known and famous. ■ Example in Rap Lyrics: – Tonedeff’s slays giants, as if my legal name’s David ■ Tonedeff, “Heavyweight”

Figurative Language That Exaggerates Hyperbole ■ A purposeful exaggeration or overstatement ■ Example in Rap Lyrics: – Watch out for the medallions, my diamonds are reckless, feels like a midget is hanging from my necklace ■ Ludacris, “Stand Up” Meaning ■ There is not, in fact, a little person hanging around Ludacris’ neck, but his diamonds are so heavy that it feels like he is carrying around a person.

Figurative Language That Has Sound Patterns Assonance Alliteration ■ Repeating vowel sounds, usually in the middle of words ■ Repeating a sound at the beginning of words ■ Example in Rap Lyrics – Every minute they in it, don’t need every illiterate ignorant critical dissed it ■ Examples in Rap Lyrics: – Ten O'clock Tuesday, Tahoe traveling through traffic Two thieving teenagers, tailgating, talking tragic ■ R. A. the Rugged Man, “Give it Up” ■ Papoose, “Alphabetical Slaughter”

Figurative Language That Makes Noise Onomatopoeia ■ word that sound like what it describes ■ Example in Rap Lyrics: – Let me whip this here, I’ll get it right to ya ■ Jeezy, “All Good Everything (rmx)” Examples clap … bang … snap … hum … buzz … boom … slap … bark … yelp … roar … splash … swish … thud

Q. A. R. Monster, p. 151 - 160 ■ “They were playing baseball as if baseball was important and as if all the world wasn’t in jail, watching them from a completely different world. ” – This is an example of _____. What does Steve mean by “as if baseball was important” and how does he contrast this point with the different world? ■ “Her eyes were smiling but her voice cracked. In a way I think she was mourning me as if I were dead. ” – These are examples of _____ and _____. Why does Steve suggest she was mourning him as if he was dead? ■ “They left and there was still too much Sunday left in my life. ” – This is an example of _____. Considering the previous events, what does Steve mean by “too much Sunday? ”