Lesson # 5 Language Styles Irony Expository Analogy 4. Metaphor Simile Figurative Language Connotative Language *Write your own sentences. Copying the powerpoint sentences will result in partial credit*
Irony (noun) Definition: words actually mean the opposite of what is said; results do not fit expected outcome Sentence: The stone sign said nothing is written in stone, and I laughed at the irony. adjective Ironic adverb Ironically
Expository (adj) Definition: writing style that explains a process, discusses ideas, or presents information Sentence: My expository essay on the sport of fishing was very clear and informative. Noun Exposition, Expose
Analogy (noun) Definition: a similarity between like features of two things on which a comparison may be based Sentence: Comparing apples to oranges is a an analgy that explains some things are just too different to compare.
Metaphor (noun) Definition: a comparison between unlike things without using like or as Sentence: He used a metaphor to cleverly describe the weather. Adverb Metaphorically
Simile (noun) Definition: a comparison between two unlike things using like or as Sentence: He used an interesting simile about a giraffe to explain the boy’s height.
Figurative Language (noun) Definition: words used in a non-literal way Sentence: He was using figurative language when he said he could eat a horse; he was not being literal.
Connotative Language (noun) Definition: the association that a word brings to mind Sentence: The emotional impact of the word “argue” is strong which makes it an example of connotative language. Argue Discuss