Figurative Language Metaphor In Lesson 32 you will: 1.Understand what is metaphor. 2.Know the purpose of metaphors. 3.Practice writing metaphors.

What is a metaphor? Metaphors compare one thing to another without the use of the words ‘like’ or ‘as’. It is a form of figurative language. Figurative Language Example: Silence is my friend. It gives the idea of silence being kind and friendly like a person.

Where do you find metaphors? Metaphors are usually found in many different genres. They are used often in poetry. Figurative Language Why do authors use metaphors? It describes things in a way that the reader can visualize. This is very effective.

How to recognize a metaphor… It will compare one thing to another, but it will not have the connecting words, ‘as’ or ‘like’ in the comparison. Figurative Language Example: He is a fox. Notice: It gives the idea that the person is sly and cunning. It is not written, “He is like a fox”.

Did you know the word metaphor comes from the Greek word, metaphora ? It means to ‘ carry over ’. They carry one meaning to something else! Figurative Language Metaphors are common in poetry. Poets try to express meaning with words that cause us to visualize and feel what they want to tell us.

Figurative Language Metaphors are common in everyday language. We use them so often we are not even aware of it in the English language. For example: “Annie’s a night owl, Bill's an early bird.” Meaning: Annie and Bill are opposites. Bill gets up early and goes to bed early. Annie gets up late and goes to bed late.

Figurative Language Metaphors are common in everyday language. Another example: “She has a heart of stone” Meaning: A person who has little emotion; a very hard person that does not show feelings or have feelings.

Figurative Language Metaphors are common in everyday language. Another example: “The city is a jungle.” or “It is a zoo out there!” Meaning: Cities are hard to get around in. It is filled with buildings and people. You could get lost in a city and it can be dangerous.

Let’s look at an application with poetry… Figurative Language Metaphor White waves slithered across the beach, Wrapped around the black rocks, Then slipped back to the sea.

Let’s analyze the metaphors used with this poem… Figurative Language Metaphor The poem contains a comparison. It compares the waves to a snake. Did you catch that metaphor? The waves acted like a snake. The poet used the words, ‘slithered’, ‘wrap’, and ‘slipped’, to describe the wave coming up onto the beach.

Analyze this poem. Can you find the metaphor? Walking in the forest Was walking into a theater. The faithful gentle fall air coached. The leaves clapped their hands. Dazzling the eyes in a myriad of color. A choir of birds warmed up On the balcony of branches.

Did you find the metaphors used in this poem? Figurative Language Metaphor 1.What is the forest compared to? 2.What is the wind compared to? 3. Who are the leaves in this poem? 4. Who are the birds compared to?

The metaphors used in the poem: Figurative Language Metaphor What is the forest compared to? A theater. What is the wind compared to? Directors in a play or performance. Who are the leaves in this poem? Performers in the show.

continued ….More metaphors used in this poem: Figurative Language Metaphor Who are the birds compared to? The choir or singers, getting ready to perform.

Let’s look at metaphors in our novel, Back of the North Wind. There are many! They are used very effectively! They help us understand the events in the story in a way that we can relate to. It is very important to understand the metaphor. If not, the reader will be confused. Figurative Language Metaphor

Let’s look at some examples of metaphors… Figurative Language Metaphor Example: "and kind eyes, the stars of the kingdom of heaven, had shone upon her.” Meaning: The nurses who attended her were like angels from heaven that brought life and healing to her.

More examples of metaphors… Figurative Language Example: ”…fire of the fever and the dew of tenderness, that which was coarse in her had melted away, and her whole face had grown so refined and sweet that Diamond did not know her.” Meaning: All of her hardness was no longer showing in her face.

Practice writing metaphors… Figurative Language Metaphor Use the subject or topics below to practice writing metaphors: ChildNight ReadingDay FriendMoon PetBook SunFamily

Practice writing metaphors… Figurative Language Here are a few of mine to get you thinking… That child is an angel. The moon is a kind soul at night. Have fun with this! You may find it slow at first but you will get your creative imagination going, so don’t give up!

Putting it into Practice on Your Own Author’s Purpose & Point of View Read Chapter 32: Diamond and Ruby Reading Focus: 1.What is the main idea? (provide support using the text) 2. Record any metaphors or similes you find in this chapter. What do they mean?

3. Use the CROPQV, and discuss any questions or connections on Moodle in the Discussion Forum with others taking this course. 4. Write a new journal entry: In your own words, explain what Putting it into Practice on Your Own Author’s Purpose & Point of View

Putting it into Practice on Your Own Author’s Purpose & Point of View the author’s purpose & point of view is in this chapter? 5. Fill in your reading log with a CROPQV, pick one that is strongest for you and possibly the one you choose to put in the Discussion Forum.

Good-Bye, until next time! I look forward to our next lesson, where we will review and practice this more. Until then, keep reading! Use the CROPQV to show reading is thinking ! Complete all the assignments doing your best work! Putting it into Practice on Your Own Author’s Purpose & Point of View