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Literal vs. Literal vs. Figurative Figurative LanguageLanguage
How do I differentiate How do I differentiate between literal and figurative between literal and figurative
language?language?
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Hyperbole
Personification
Simile
Metaphor
(Pun)
Authors use figurative language to make the reader see familiar things in a new way.
We all use figures of speech every day.
Figures of speech are not literally true, but are used to elaborate on a subject.
Differentiate among the types of figurative language.
Write in a variety of modes using figurative language.
Analyze the use of figurative language in poetry and prose.
Create an extended metaphor.
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Key Learning: Writers use figurative language to enhance the reader’s understanding. It is used in various types of writing.
Unit Essential Question: How does understanding figurative language enhance comprehension? 0701.8.10
Concept:
Literal vs Figurative
Concept:
Similes and Metaphors
Concept:
HyperbolesConcept:
Personification
Lesson Essential Questions:
How do I differentiate between literal and figurative language?
Lesson Essential Questions:
How do I recognize and create similes and metaphors in writing?
Lesson Essential Questions:
How do I analyze hyperboles for literal and figurative meanings?
Lesson Essential Questions:
How do I interpret the use of personification in writing?
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Unit VocabularyLiteralLiteral Personification
FigurativeFigurative Personify
Simile Simile AnthropomorphismAnthropomorphism
MetaphorMetaphorHyperbole
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ActivatorActivator
It’s raining cats and dogs.It’s raining cats and dogs.
What does this really mean?
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Break a leg!Break a leg!
What does this really mean?
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Literal vs. FigurativeLiteral vs. Figurative
LiteralLiteral means means straightforward or factualstraightforward or factual; ; the the dictionary meaningdictionary meaning of a of a word. (Think word. (Think denotationdenotation!)!)–When someone says “I When someone says “I mean that mean that literally.literally.” They ” They mean “mean “exactlyexactly” -- just the ” -- just the factsfacts! ! 77
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Literal vs. FigurativeLiteral vs. Figurative A A figurativefigurative meaning is far meaning is far
more more interestinginteresting. It is . It is imaginativeimaginative, and conveys not , and conveys not just the just the factsfacts, but an , but an ideaidea. . (Think (Think connotationconnotation!) !)
– FigurativeFigurative meanings meanings encourage us to use our encourage us to use our imagination. imagination. 88
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Literal vs. FigurativeLiteral vs. Figurative
Example of Figurative Example of Figurative Language:Language:
–Marvin runs like a duck. Marvin runs like a duck.
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Literal vs. FigurativeLiteral vs. Figurative
We know that Marvin does not run exactly like a water bird.
But, it wouldn’t portray quite the same visual if we said “Marvin is awkward and he waddles when he runs.”
So, we compare Marvin to a duck to paint a mental picture.
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Puns
Puns are also examples of figurative language. A pun is a play on words.
Examples:The new smoking laws really burn me up!The grammarian was never late; he was
always very punctual.The Atlanta Lightnings took the field by
storm.
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Assessment Prompt 1Assessment Prompt 1
1.1. Kevin ate his dinner quickly.Kevin ate his dinner quickly.
2.2. Mandy likes to talk a lot.Mandy likes to talk a lot.
3.3. Jennifer is not intelligent.Jennifer is not intelligent.
Use figurative language to make these sentences more colorful.
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Let’s PracticeLet’s Practice
1.1. Kevin ate his dinner Kevin ate his dinner quickly.quickly.
Kevin ate like a pig.Kevin ate like a pig.
Make these sentences more colorful. Use figurative language.
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Let’s PracticeLet’s Practice
2.2. Mandy likes to talk a lot.Mandy likes to talk a lot.
Mandy talks a mile a Mandy talks a mile a minute.minute.
Make these sentences more colorful. Use figurative language.
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Let’s PracticeLet’s Practice
3.3. Jennifer is not intelligent.Jennifer is not intelligent.
Jennifer is not the brightest Jennifer is not the brightest crayon in the box.crayon in the box.
Make these sentences more colorful. Use figurative language.
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T-ChartT-Chart
Literal Language Figurative Language
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As we read “Wild Ride”, find some examples of literal and figurative language and record them on your chart.
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T-ChartT-ChartLiteral Language Figurative
Language
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Power QuestionsPower Questions 1. Read the poem below and use the figurative 1. Read the poem below and use the figurative
language images to help determine the subject language images to help determine the subject matter of the poem.matter of the poem.
The Ball DancesThe Ball Dances A. sunA. sun
A big flaming ball of fire A big flaming ball of fire B. starB. starPrances across the sky each day Prances across the sky each day C. moonC. moonBut perishes every night But perishes every night D. earthD. earth
A rebirth occurs the next morning A rebirth occurs the next morning And because of it And because of it Life is possible Life is possible
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Power QuestionsPower Questions 1. Read the poem below and use the figurative 1. Read the poem below and use the figurative
language images to help determine the subject language images to help determine the subject matter of the poem.matter of the poem.
The Ball DancesThe Ball Dances A. sunA. sun
A big flaming ball of fire A big flaming ball of fire B. starB. starPrances across the sky each day Prances across the sky each day C. moonC. moonBut perishes every night But perishes every night D. earthD. earth
A rebirth occurs the next morning A rebirth occurs the next morning And because of it And because of it Life is possible Life is possible
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Power QuestionsPower Questions2.2. The saying in our family was, "If Mama drops a The saying in our family was, "If Mama drops a
biscuit, jump out of the way or risk losing a toe." biscuit, jump out of the way or risk losing a toe." This is another way of sayingThis is another way of saying
A.A. Mama is very clumsy.Mama is very clumsy.
B.B. the biscuits she bakes are hard.the biscuits she bakes are hard.
C.C. the biscuits are soft and chewy.the biscuits are soft and chewy.
D.D. if Mama drops a biscuit, she will step on your toe.if Mama drops a biscuit, she will step on your toe.
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Power QuestionsPower Questions2.2. The saying in our family was, "If Mama drops a The saying in our family was, "If Mama drops a
biscuit, jump out of the way or risk losing a toe." biscuit, jump out of the way or risk losing a toe." This is another way of sayingThis is another way of saying
A.A. Mama is very clumsy.Mama is very clumsy.
B.B. the biscuits she bakes are hard.the biscuits she bakes are hard.
C.C. the biscuits are soft and chewy.the biscuits are soft and chewy.
D.D. if Mama drops a biscuit, she will step on your toe.if Mama drops a biscuit, she will step on your toe.
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Power QuestionsPower Questions3. The following quote is an example of what 3. The following quote is an example of what
type of figurative language? type of figurative language? "Roll down this hill—if you are so inclined.""Roll down this hill—if you are so inclined."
A.A. metaphormetaphor
B.B. punpun
C.C. personificationpersonification
D.D. similesimile
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Power QuestionsPower Questions3. The following quote is an example of what 3. The following quote is an example of what
type of figurative language? type of figurative language? "Roll down this hill—if you are so inclined.""Roll down this hill—if you are so inclined."
A.A. metaphormetaphor
B.B. punpun
C.C. personificationpersonification
D.D. similesimile
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SummarizerSummarizerYou are writing a letter to You are writing a letter to an absent student (Dear an absent student (Dear Absent Student,)Absent Student,)–Tell the student what we Tell the student what we learned today about literal learned today about literal and figurative language.and figurative language.
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Finishing UpFinishing Up
Skip lines.Skip lines.Your letter must be AT Your letter must be AT LEAST five sentences long.LEAST five sentences long.–Watch spelling and Watch spelling and punctuation.punctuation.
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More Figurative Language More Figurative Language to Come…to Come…
Similes and MetaphorsSimiles and MetaphorsHyperbolesHyperbolesPersonificationPersonificationIdiomsIdioms
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