FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE DETECTIVES.

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FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE DETECTIVES

What is figurative language? It uses words beyond their usual or literal meaning. Helps to make writing more vivid and colorful. Gives added meaning to a word or expression. Creates images for readers

IMAGE CREATOR Discuss, in a think/pair/share, as a writer why it is important to create images in the readers mind. Also discuss why it is important as a reader to create a colorful, vivid image when you are reading.

Types of Figurative Language Alliteration: Using the same starting sounds (tongue twister) Hyperbole: Comparing two objects by using a huge exaggeration Idiom: has meaning apart from the meaning of its individual words Onomatopoeia: Imitation of natural sounds in word form - ‘Bong’ ‘Bang’

More Figurative Language Metaphor: Compares two unlike things (without like or as) Personification: Giving human characteristics to animals, ideas, and objects Similie: Compares using the word like or as Pun: Play on words

DID YOU GET ALL THAT? Of course not, that is why we are about to become ‘figurative language detectives’ You are about to enter and explore the world of figurative language.

DIRECTIONS Each of you will get a booklet. The number on the back of the booklet tells you which station to start with. Ex: If you are a #3, you will start on idioms. Then you would proceed to 4, 5, 6, 7, 1, and 2

Directions (cont.) Put your name on the front cover Turn to the station that corresponds with your number and read it carefully The stations with a star by the title need a computer (links on our page)

Directions (cont.) Carefully follow each step to complete the center You can explore cooperatively with others, but be sure your work is original HAVE FUN EXPLORING THE WORLD OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE!