FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE IS EVERYWHERE Ms. German

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES SOL 8.4 The student will apply knowledge of word origins, analogies, and figurative language to extend vocabulary development within authentic texts. a) Identify and analyze an author’s use of figurative language.

onomatopoeia OPTIONS simile metaphor allusion alliteration hyperbole symbolism personification QUIZ idiom puns

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Allusion Reference to cultural figure, place, or literature outside the text These references can be biblical, political, or from popular culture

Idioms A popular, common expression that has an agreed-upon meaning that differs from its literal, or actual, meaning

Symbolism The use of concrete and recognizable things to represent ideas

Alliteration Repetition of beginning word sounds It doesn’t have to be the same letter, just make the same sound

Hyperbole Intentional exaggeration

Metaphor A direct comparison, usually using a form of “to be” like WAS or IS

Simile An indirect comparison, usually using LIKE or AS to link the two objects

Onomatopoeia The use of a word whose sound suggests its meaning

Personification Applies human characteristics to non-human objects These can be living or non-living objects

Puns A joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words that sound alike but have different meanings

ALLUSION IN ACTION Lil Wayne’s “John” “If I die today, remember me like John Lennon” Explained: John Lennon was an iconic musician. Lennon died, but he will live on forever in everyone’s memory, By referencing him, Lil Wayne is positively comparing himself to this icon and implying that he hopes to achieve this same kind of artistic immortality.

IDIOMS IN ACTION Lady Gaga’s “Wonderful” “Looking for something crazy, beautiful, nothing. Now I'm talking in circles again.” Explained: Lady Gaga is using a common expression, “talking in circles,” to illustrate that she keeps talking and talking, but really isn’t communicating anything

ALLITERATION IN ACTION Tupac Shakur’s “Am I Right?” “I'm sick of psychotic society. Somebody save me.” Explained: The repetition of the sounds forces the listener to pay more attention to the lyrics, so Tupac is audibly reinforcing the idea that he is unhappy with the world today.

SYMBOLISM IN ACTION Cage the Elephant’s “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked” “I saw a preacher man in cuffs taking money from the church. He stuffed his bank account with righteous dollar bills” Explained: The image of the preacher in handcuffs symbolizes the downfall of society’s morals and ethics.

PERSONIFICATION IN ACTION Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” “You start to freeze as horror looks you right between the eyes” Explained: By personifying horror as looking him in the eyes, Jackson is reinforcing the idea of the horrific situation (zombies) being so close to him

PUNS IN ACTION Owl City’s “Dental Care” “I’ve been to the dentist a thousand times, so I know the drill” Explained: Owl City is making a pun by playing off the idea of dental drills at the dentist and playing off the idiom “know the drill,” which means knowing the process

ONOMATOPOEIA IN ACTION Ke$ha’s “Tik Tok” “Tick, tock on the clock, but the party don’t stop” Explained: Using onomatopoeia furthers the time imagery, showing that Ke$ha will not stop her party even though she hears the time passing by

METAPHOR IN ACTION Beyonce’s “Sweet Dreams” “You could be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare” Explained: This comparison makes Beyonce’s point more interesting. She is saying that her boyfriend could either be perfect, like a sweet dream, or seemingly perfect but really bad, like a beautiful nightmare.

SIMILE IN ACTION One Republic ft. Timbaland’s “Apologize” “I need you like a heart needs a beat” Explained: This comparison shows the importance of the person the song is about. A heart will not survive without a beat, and apparently, he will not survive without her.

HYPERBOLE IN ACTION Busta Rhymes’ “Arab Money” “A rap trillioniare, I control heat. I’m about to buy the ozone layer” Explained: Busta Rhymes is exaggerating his wealth; he is not a “trillionaire” nor is it even possible to buy the ozone layer, but he is implying he is rich enough to do that.