Exploring LanguageCome in and clear desks- copy

homework, take out notebooks, 1st block read silently.

Agendas- Copy- HW GUIDED NOTES ORIGINAL EXAMPLE

Warm Up: Language Vocabulary- Use the glossary to find the definitions.

poetry-type of literature in which words are carefully chosen to create effects

figurative language-words are used in a way to express ideas that are not true

sound devices-using words for the sounds they create (rhyme, repetition…)

stanza- a group of 2 or more lines that form a unit in a poem (paragraph)

ballad-narrative poem that tells a story and was meant to be sung or recited

couplet-poem made up of 2 lines that rhyme epic poem-a long narrative poem about the adventures of a hero free verse- poetry without regular patterns of rhyme or rhythm haiku- Japanese poem about nature made up of 3 lines with 5,7,5

syllables limerick-short, humorous rhyming poem made up of five lines

Guided NotesFill in the blanks with information about

figurative and sensory language.

Figurative Language is when an author makes their writing more interesting by adding comparisons or expressions to convey their feelings

Figurative Language

What is Figurative Language?

Simile: when you compare two somewhat unlike things using “like” or “as” Ex: Busy as a bee

Metaphor: a comparison of two seemingly unlike things, which does not include “like” or “as” Ex: You are what you eat

Personification: A figure of speech in which human characteristics are given to an object or an animal Ex: My computer hates me

Figurative Language

What are types of figurative language?

Alliteration: The repetition of the same sound in a series of words.Ex: Charlie chases cheetahs

Onomatopoeia: The use of a word to imitate or synthesize a natural sound or the sound made by an object or an actionEx: Snap! Crackle! Pop!

Hyperbole: An exaggeration that is so big that no one would believe the statement is trueEx: This class is taking forever!

Idiom: An idiom is a funny expression in the English language.Ex: It’s Raining Cats and Dogs

Figurative Language

Practice-With a partner, choose a theme from below and

write as many examples of figurative language as you can think of.

Themes to Choose From:SummerHolidaysSchoolFoodSportsPeopleAnimalsnature

Example: Home• The dog snores like a chainsaw.- Simile• The kitchen is the heart of the home.-

Metaphor• My computer seems to hate me today.-

Personification• Leigh likes lemonade and lollipops-

Alliteration• Woosh! There is something wrong with the

washer. Onomatopoeia

Homework:Write an original example of each

type of figurative language- guided notes sheet:SimileMetaphorPersonificationHyperbole

Warm UpIdentify the figurative language in each.1. The sorry engine wheezed its death cough.2. My dad is always working.3. The typical teenage boy’s room is a disaster

area.4. Food?”  Chris inquired, popping out of his seat

like a toaster strudel.5. That was the easiest question in the world.

That was the easiest question in the world.

Recognizing Figurative Language The opposite of literal language is figurative language.

Figurative language is language that means more than what it says on the surface.

It usually gives us a feeling about its subject.

Poets use figurative language almost as frequently as literal language. When you read poetry, you must be conscious of the difference. Otherwise, a poem may make no sense at all.

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.

What is figurative language?

Whenever you describe something by comparing it with something else, you are using figurative language.

Types of Figurative Language

SimileMetaphorAlliterationPersonificationOnomatopoeiaHyperboleIdioms

SimileA figure of speech which involves a

direct comparison between two unlike things, usually with the words like or as. Example: The muscles on his brawny

arms are strong as iron bands.

MetaphorA figure of speech which involves an implied

comparison between two relatively unlike things using a form of be. The comparison is not announced by like or as. Example: The road was a ribbon wrapped through the

dessert.

AlliterationRepeated consonant sounds occurring at the

beginning of words or within words. Example: She was wide-eyed and

wondering while she waited for Walter to waken.

PersonificationA figure of speech which gives the qualities of a

person to an animal, an object, or an idea. Example: “The wind yells while I walk in the woods." The wind cannot yell. Only a living thing can yell.

OnomatopoeiaThe use of words that mimic

sounds. Example: The firecracker made a

loud ka-boom!

HyperboleAn exaggerated statement used to

heighten effect. It is not used to mislead the reader, but to emphasize a point. Example: She’s said so on several

million occasions.

IdiomsAn idiom or idiomatic expression refers to a

construction or expression in one language that cannot be matched or directly translated word-for-word in another language.

Example: "She has a bee in her bonnet," meaning "she is obsessed," cannot be literally translated into another language word for word.

Literal Vs. FigurativeLiteral vs. Figurative-

You will get an example of Figurative language.

Analyze it for both literal and figurative meanings.

Then draw a picture that illustrates the FIGURATIVE meaning.

Figurative Language Examples For Illustrations: Ellie’s cell phone dropped into the toilet like a falling star. “Food?”  Chris inquired, popping out of his seat like a toaster strudel. Grandpa lounged on the raft in the middle of the pool like an old battleship. If seen from above the factory, the workers would have looked like clock

parts. Toby manipulated the people in his life as though they were chess pieces. Kathy arrived at the grocery store with an army of children. Waves of spam emails inundated his inbox. Her eyes were fireflies. Nothing can bother him. I can smell pizza from a mile a way. I went home and made the biggest sandwich of all time. The cactus saluted any visitor brave enough to travel the scorched land. The world does not care to hear your sad stories.

Warm UpChoose two vocabulary words from our list and

create two word squares.Definition: Sentence:

Example: Illustration

Review and DiscussWhat is figurative language?Why do you think author’s use it?What are the types?How are the types used?How does figurative language improve reading?

Gallery CrawlTravel around the room and find the Figurative

Language examples on the wall. On the chart write the type of figurative

language and the meaning.

The wallpaper jumped off the wall.

1. What type of Figurative language? What does it mean?

The wallpaper jumped off the wall.

2. What type of Figurative language? What does it mean?

In the morning the city spread its wings.

3. What type of Figurative language? What does it mean?

The fog comes on like little cat feet.

What type of Figurative language? What does it mean?

Her teeth are pearls.

4. What type of Figurative language? What does it mean?

She’s so tired she could sleep for ten years.

5. What type of Figurative language? What does it mean?

The sun kissed the dew off the grass..

6. What type of Figurative language? What does it mean?

Her eyes are like blue marbles.

7. What type of Figurative language? What does it mean?

The sweet smell of pumpkin pie filled the air.

8. What type of Figurative language? What does it mean?

The witch’s eyes looked like two brown swamps.

9. What type of Figurative language? What does it mean?

His desk is a jungle.

10. What type of Figurative language? What does it mean?

HomeworkRead for 30 minutes and write a summary of

what you have read.

Warm Up: Use simile, metaphor, personification, or hyperbole to describe

three of the objects below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe4_3EAaLJ8

Watch the short video and complete 3-2-13-new facts about similes and metaphors

2-unanswered questions about similes and metaphors

1- overall summary of the video

IndependentlyComplete the simile and metaphor sheet.

Read carefully-

Take your time- quiz grade

Trade and GradeTrade papers 3 timesUse a markerOnly mark the one that are incorrect

Ticket OutI learned…I liked…I struggled with…I still have questions about…

Warm UpWrite a quick poem describing a friend using

only similes and metaphors.

Example:Her hair is like silvery straw

And her laugh is a whistleShe is as wise as an owlHer eyes are like the oceanShe knows me like the back of her hand

Review from Guided NotesPersonification:

Definition:

Explain in your own words:

Examples:

Hyperbole:

Definition:

Explain in your own words:

Examples:

PersonificationWhat does each sentence mean? What is the

personification?The ancient car groaned into

third gear.The cloud scattered rain

throughout the city.The tropical storm slept for

two days."

Personification ChallengeComplete the activities with a partner to

practice personification.

Remember you are giving a non-human object human characteristics.

HomeworkVocabulary Square- Quiz tomorrowHyperbole:

Definition Sentence

Example Picture