Go Figure!

Figurative Language

Recognizing Literal Language “I’ve eaten so much I feel as if I could

literally burst!” In this case, the person is not using the word

literally in its true meaning. Literal means "exact" or "not exaggerated." By pretending that the statement is not exaggerated, the person stresses how much he has eaten.

Literal language is language that means exactly what is said.

Most of the time, we use

literal language.

Recognizing Figurative Language

Figurative language is writing or speech that is not meant to be taken literally. Figurative language means more than what it says on the surface.

It usually gives us a feeling about its subject .

When you read poetry, you must be conscious of the difference between literal language and figurative language. Otherwise, a poem may make no sense at all.

Printed Quiz Online Quiz

Types of Figurative Language

Imagery Simile Metaphor Alliteration Personification Onomatopoeia Hyperbole Idioms

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKr0wKmbEAA&feature=related

Simile A figure of speech which involves

comparing two unlike things using the words “like” or “as.”

The muscles on his brawny arm are strong as iron bands.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKbqlwsUvjw&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOfEaHng4Lc&feature=related

Online quiz: http://www.worsleyschool.net/socialarts/simile/page.html

MetaphorComparing two unlike things not using

the words “like” or “as.” Usually uses a form of the word “is” or “to be.”

The road was a ribbon wrapped through the desert.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=4r5wE5WFdFU

Similes AND Metaphors

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1c6zF9aJxs&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHBWZDVMVqA&feature=related

http://www.brainpop.com/english/writing/similesandmetaphors/

http://www.worsleyschool.net/socialarts/simile/page.html (simile online quiz)

Idioms Idioms are phrases or expressions that

have hidden meanings. The expressions do not mean exactly what the words say.

Mr. Smith bends over backwards

to help students feel comfortable.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9-uGRLwc2k&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrvnp1dpIpg

Similes, Metaphors, and Idioms The Search for Similes, Metaphors, and Idiom

s (PPT)

AlliterationThe repetition of consonant sounds in

the beginning of words.

She was wide-eyed and wondering while she waited for Walter to waken.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtPCOA90_ek&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poJrJvSFu1c&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rusTEy9vrA&feature=related

Hyperbole An exaggeration or overstatement used

for comic effect or to increase emotion. It is not used to mislead the reader, but to emphasize a point.

She’s said so on several million occasions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAt36-EqHIE&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjJbuwwlknk&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oETP_wjDVcI&feature=related

PersonificationA figure of speech giving human

qualities to something that is not human.

“The wind yells while blowing."

The wind cannot yell.

•http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3mdmDTYc5Q&feature=related•http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoKGRtruDSc•http://vimeo.com/12695428

Personification Examples

The first rays of morning tiptoes through the meadow.

The tornado ran through the streets of the town.

She did not realize that opportunity was knocking at her door.

The sun winked at me through the clouds. I could hear Hawaii calling my name. The trees whispered softly.

OnomatopoeiaThe use of words that imitate

sounds.

The firecracker made a loud ka-boom!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgOQGKUfJqA&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-BVwwKTjlI&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrRW7RIr0xM&feature=related

Symbolism The use of symbols to stand for or represent

something else.

Imagery The use of descriptive words that will

help create pictures or images in the reader’s mind. It appeals to your five sense:

• Sight • Hearing • Touch • Taste • Smell

Imagery Examples

It was as cold as an ice cube. The word spread like leaves in a storm.

Our parched throats longed for something cool--a strawberry ice, a tall frosted glass of lemonade The lake was left shivering by the touch of morning wind.

I wandered lonely as a cloud.

Video showing Examples http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUgR1AR-a

mQ&feature=related

Practice Using Mmusic http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=eF0gyQ6V74Q&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=tv9vwiBfAm8&feature=related

Figurative Language Resources

Eye on Idioms (Online PPT) Paint by Idioms (Game) Alliteration or Simile? (Quiz) Similes and Metaphors (PPT) Idioms (PPT)