Lesson 5 Language Styles 1 Irony 2 Expository

Lesson # 5 Language Styles 1. Irony 2. Expository 3. Analogy 4. Metaphor 5. Simile 6. Figurative Language 7. Connotative Language *Write your own sentences. Copying the powerpoint sentences will result in partial credit*

Irony Definition: words actually mean the opposite of what is said; results do not fit expected outcome Sentence: The stone sign said nothing is written in stone, and I laughed at the irony. adjective Ironic adverb Ironically (noun)

Expository (adj) Definition: writing style that explains a process, discusses ideas, or presents information Sentence: My expository essay on the sport of fishing was very clear and informative. Noun Exposition, Expose

Analogy (noun) Definition: a similarity between like features of two things on which a comparison may be based Sentence: Comparing apples to oranges is a an analgy that explains some things are just too different to compare.

Metaphor (noun) Definition: a comparison between unlike things without using like or as Sentence: He used a metaphor to cleverly describe the weather. Adverb Metaphorically

Simile (noun) Definition: a comparison between two unlike things using like or as Sentence: He used an interesting simile about a giraffe to explain the boy’s height.

Figurative Language (noun) Definition: words used in a non-literal way Sentence: He was using figurative language when he said he could eat a horse; he was not being literal.

Connotative Language (noun) Definition: the association that Argue a word brings to mind Sentence: The emotional impact of the word “argue” is strong which makes it an example of connotative language. Discuss