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