Today’s goals Introduce figurative language Practice descriptive writing techniques

Figurative Language Vocabulary Metonymy Metaphor Simile Hyperbole Understatement Pathetic Fallacy/Personification

Metonymy Definition: use of a word or phrase to stand for another word. This new word is chosen for its association with the word or concept. Examples: “The pen is mightier than the sword” “The White House will announce its budget plans today” “Lend me your ears” The teenagers split when the law showed up

Metaphor & Simile Metaphor: a term or phrase used to describe something to which it is not literally applicable. A symbol used to represent something else Simile: comparison of two unlike things that are directly compared. A metaphor that uses “like” or “as” Metaphor Examples: He drowned in a sea of grief She had a broken heart The date was an emotional rollercoaster Simile Examples: He ran like a cheetah She was as busy as a bee “My love is like a red, red rose”

Hyperbole & Understatement Hyperbole: obvious and intentional exaggeration that should not be taken literally Understatement: Purposefully downplaying or under-representing something for rhetorical effect, causing a contrast between description and reality. Hyperbole Examples: He was driving so fast I thought we would break the sound barrier I told you a million times to stop that! I’m so hungry I could eat a horse Understatement Examples: I wouldn’t say he was thin (when describing an obese person) I might have eaten one of the cookies (after devouring a whole box) I know a little about math (said by famous mathematician)

Pathetic Fallacy/Personification Definition: attribution of human characteristics to belong to animals , inanimate objects, or phenomena Examples: “I miss you like the deserts miss the rain” Opportunity is knocking at your door “The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky” The storm howled angrily outside

Group Activity: Generating Figurative Language In your unit 1 groups Come up with 2-3 examples each of metaphor, simile, hyperbole, understatement, and pathetic fallacy/personification These examples can be a sentence or two long if it is necessary to add a context

Individual Activity: Practice Descriptions Working individually, select one character and setting from your outline Provide a detailed description of that character using concrete words and 3+ senses (recommended 2+ sentences) Provide a detailed description of your selected setting. You should utilize all 5 senses and create a dominant impression

Group Discussion: Sharing Descriptions Read your character and setting descriptions in small groups Decide upon your favorite character and setting description to share with the class

homework WTR Draft 1 250+ words Printed and brought to class on Thursday 2/1 MLA format Should include the first few paragraphs of your story Should introduce at least one character and setting