How do you understand when a poet is using words that have double meaning?

How do you understand when a poet is using words that have double meaning?

In this lesson you will learn how to notice figurative

language in a poem by looking for double meaning in words.

Let’s Review

Literal- The dictionary definition of a word or phrase.

(Example: A fox is an animal that lives in the forest.)

Figurative- A creative way to say something; comparing two things.

(Example: “You are a fox,” means that you are sneaky or sly.)

Let’s Review

Example:“It’s raining cats and dogs.”

FigurativeLiteral vs.

A Common Mistake

Thinking that a poet is speaking literally when they are not!

A Common Mistake

Example:The sun smiles upon me.

WRONG! RIGHT!

Core LessonCore LessonIs there any figurative

language here?

What does this really

mean?

Core LessonCore Lesson

What does it mean for thunder to have a “voice”?

FigurativeLiteral vs.

What’s up!

Core LessonCore Lesson

What does it really mean for thunder to have a “voice”?

Notes:• Thunder is

loud.

• When it sounds, it makes noise over and over again.

Core LessonCore Lesson

The poet is comparing the sound of thunder to a talking voice.

Notes:• Thunder is

loud.

• When it sounds, it makes noise over and over again.

Boom! Boom!

Core LessonCore Lesson

Look for figurative language.1

2 Ask yourself, “What does this literally mean?”

3 Ask yourself, “What does this reallymean?”

In this lesson you have learned how to notice figurative

language in a poem by looking for double meaning in words.

Guided Practice

Read the rest of the poem.

Do you spot another line with figurative language?

Extension Activities

1) Find another poem and see if you can spot where the author might be using figurative language.

2) Draw a poster representing the literal meaning of the figurative language vs. the figurative meaning.

Extension Activities

1) Come up with your own figurative language by taking two things and comparing them.

2) For example, if you wrote about being hungry, what could you compare yourself to? A lion? A crying baby?

3) Once you find a fun comparison, write a poem about it!

Quick QuizQuick QuizRead the poem.

Find one line with figurative language.

Can you explain what it really means?