Figurative LanguageContinued

Similes – A comparison between two unlike things using the words “like” or “as”.

Recap Of Previous Lessons

• Smooth as silk

• Cold as ice

• Tough as nails

Metaphor - A figure of speech which involves an implied comparison between two unlike things using a form of be.

• Not “like” or “as”

• Her performance did not go well. It was a real trainwreck.

• Bittersweet memories

PersonificationA figure of speech which gives the qualities of a human to an animal, an object, or an idea.

Imagery is language that appeals to the senses.

Imagery

• Vision

• Smell

• Taste

• Touch

• Hearing

Onomatopoeia

The use of words that mimic sounds. They appeal to our sense of hearing and they

help bring a description to life.

It is a string of syllables the author has made up to represent the way a sound really sounds.

A Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement used to heighten effect. It is not used to mislead the reader, but to emphasize a point.

Hyperbole

It was so hot. It was probably 110 degrees. I might get a sunburn.

Versus

It was so hot, it felt like the heat of a thousand suns. It felt like my skin was going to burn off.

Alliteration

Today’s Lesson

• Idioms

Repeated consonant sounds occurring at the beginning of words or within words.

Alliteration

• Often seen in poetry and music

Cipher Connected By Paul McCann

Careless cars cutting corners create confusion .Crossing centrelines.Countless collisions cost coffins.Collect conscious change.Copy?Continue cautiously.Comply?Cool .

Alliteration in Action

Alliteration is used to create melody, establish mood, call attention to important words, and point out similarities and contrasts.

Why Use Alliteration?

• Making music out of words

Take out a piece of paper and write your name down on the middle of the page

Now include a word before your name with the same first letter as your first name◦ Jumping Jason◦ Jammin’ Jason

A Small Taste of Alliteration

Describing ideas as expressions

Idioms

He really went to town on that issue.

Cat got your tongue?

Hang on.

Idioms are the language of a society

American idioms might not go so well in England

Idioms

“He talks the talk, but doesn’t walk the walk.” – American idiom

“He’s all talk and no trousers” – British idiom

Write down 5 uses of idioms in your lives. Include the expression and a definition of the literal meaning.◦ Refer to your handout if needed

Write down 2 uses of alliteration◦ This could be from your favorite song, poem

Homework