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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. Literal- The dictionary definition of a word or phrase. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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?
