Figurative Language Brought to you by your imaginative teacher who is as crazy as a clown and a monster rolled into one. Whose cat has expressed her unending devotion. This teacher who, at times, is not playing with a full deck. She cackles as she flies through the sky on her broomstick. Slinging students around the school.

Essential Question Oct 23 What is the difference between literal and figurative language?

Two Main Types of Language: Literal and Figurative Literal language is explicit, obvious, out in the open and plainly stated. It is a major part of non-fiction texts, but can also be found in fiction. The car is blue. He threw the football. Figurative language infers or suggests things rather than stating them. Figurative language can give a text more richness and depth. It is often found in poetry, fiction texts and autobiographies, but can also be found in non-fiction. I’ve got your back. You’re a doll. From http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/english/reading/text_types/revise8.shtml

Literal or Figurative? The backpack feels very heavy. She is the sun. Let the cat out of the bag. My students are strange. The flower has the sweetest smelling petals in the world. It’s raining cats and dogs. Ms. Conant is awesome. But she assigns a ton of homework. The wind whispered through the trees.

Types of Figurative Language Metaphor Simile Personification Allusion Hyperbole Idiom Pun Alliteration (sound device)

Wrap it Up What is the difference between literal and figurative language? Go to the Lessons/Notes section of your notebook Jot down what the lesson covered.