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Go Figure!

• Figurative Language

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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.
• Figurative language is most prevalent in poetry.
  Poets use figurative language almost as
  frequently as literal language.

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What is figurative language?

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

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Types of Figurative Language

• Alliteration
• Hyperbole
• Idioms
• Simile
• Metaphor

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Alliteration

• Repeated 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.

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Alliteration Practice

• Which of the following is an example of
  alliteration?
• Sammy stuck snails in Stanleys satin sheets.
• Amy aimed accurately and won the archery
  competition.
• Complete this example of alliteration.
• Jack jumped joyously when
• Write you own example of alliteration. It must be
  at least five words long.

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Idioms

• An idiom 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.

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Idiom Practice

• Complete the idioms below by filling in the blank
  with the appropriate word.
• It cost me an arm and a _____ to get my car
  fixed! I cant believe they charged me 2,500!
• Its raining _______ and ________. We couldnt
  even leave the house with the flood outside our
  door.
• Explain the figurative meanings of the idioms
  above.

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Hyperbole

• An exaggerated statement used to heighten effect.
  It is not used to mislead the reader, but to
  emphasize a point.
• Example Shes said so on several million
  occasions.

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Hyperbole Practice

• Which of the following is an example of
  hyperbole?
• The hotel room was so small that even the mice
  had to hunch their shoulders.
• Maria was happy when she passed her Geometry
  final.
• Turn the sentence below into an example of
  hyperbole.
• I want to travel to Paris.

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Simile

• A 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.

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Simile Practice

• Complete each simile below by filling in the
  blank.
• Johns as fast as a _________.
• Julie hates it when her brother eats like a
  _________.
• When my sister sneezes, it sounds like a
  ____________ going off!
• Write your own simile .

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Metaphor

• A 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.

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Metaphor Practice

• Complete each metaphor below by filling in the
  blank.
• Kathys a __________ in the morning, at least
  until she has her coffee.
• Lifes a _______________ enjoy the ride!
• Explain the following metaphors
• Mom said my room is a pig pen
• My friend Joey is a clown.
• Everyone calls me an angel.
• Write a metaphor about someone who is not
  well-behaved.
• Write a NICE metaphor about one of your friends.

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Bell ringer 1-10

• What is a hyperbole?
• Give an example.
• What is an idiom?
• Give an example.
• What is alliteration?
• Give an example?
• What is a metaphor?
• Give an example.
• What is a simile?
• Give an example.