1. Figurative Language
Cornell notes

2. Simile
A Simile is a comparison of two (or more) unlike things using the words “like” or “as”.
Example: “Life is like a box of chocolates”

3. Simile Examples!

4. Metaphor
A Metaphor is a comparison of two (or more) unlike things WITHOUT using the words “like” or “as”; typically uses “is” or “are”. NOT USED TO DESCRIBE AN ADJECTIVE
Example: “You are the sunshine of my life”

5. Metaphor Examples

6. What do we mean by comparison?
You must compare nouns! Figurative Language does not compare nouns to adjectives!

7. Is this a metaphor? What is being compared?
The water is freezing outside
No!
Kesava was lightning when he ran the race.
Yes!
Vicente is lost in the big city of Chicago.
She was just a trophy to her old, mean husband.
Her words cut him down to feel like nothing.

8. Personification
Personification is giving human characteristics to something nonhuman.
Example: My feet are killing me!

9. Personification Examples!

10. Let’s Practice!
You’ll have a worksheet to work on to practice these skills.

11. Hyperbole and Alliteration

12. Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Hyperbole
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Exaggeration for emphasis
Example: Mr. Williams is the coolest teacher in the world.

13. Hyperbole examples

14. Example: My simple sister swears consistently.
Alliteration
Alliteration is the repeating of the same letter or sound at the beginning of words in a sequence
Example: My simple sister swears consistently.

15. Alliteration Examples

16. Then write one alliteration that repeats the letter “B”
Practice!
In your notes, write two examples of hyperbole relating to a hobby.
Complete sentences!
Then write one alliteration that repeats the letter “B”
At least 3 words beginning with “B”

17. Figurative vs. Literal Language

18. Literal Language
Literal language means exactly what it says. It is the concrete definition and meaning
Example: It’s 95 degress outside. It’s such a hot day!

19. Figurative Language
Figurative language uses similes, metaphors, etc. to describe a feeling, event, or person through a comparison. Think of it as an expression
Example: OMG. It’s a million degrees outside and it’s boiling!

20. Video Time!
Make a Chart with 2 columns and the title Simile and Metaphor Examples” (Make it about 6 lines down)
Label left side “Simile” center “Metaphor”
Watch the video
When Prompted, write down the full figure of speech in the correct column

21. Let’s apply these to “Hairs”
Take out “Hairs” and 3 different colors (can be highlighters, pencils, or pens)
Read “Hairs” and underline each type of figurative language in a corresponding color

22. “Dreams” by Langston Hughes
Illustration and Analysis
With your shoulder partner, draw a literal depiction of one example of figurative language from “Dreams”
On a separate half-sheet of paper, you must also explain why Hughes uses the metaphor and its effect. What is he trying to convey by using this metaphor?
At least 3 complete sentences for each partner.

23. “I AM”
Similar to the Do Now, Write one paragraph (at least 5 sentences) that compares yourself to a specific animal.
How are you like that animal? What qualities do you share with it?
You must use at least two similes and two metaphors
Underline your similes
Highlight your metaphors

24. Our task for today and tomorrow: Anchor Charts!
Not that anchor!

25. What do Anchors do?
Anchor charts make concepts in class easier to understand by listing definitions, examples, and information in a clear way
The point is to display everything in a catchy and easy to understand way!

26. Where have you seen other anchors before? What do they show?
Question
Where have you seen other anchors before? What do they show?

27. F0r the following slides, write down at least 3 things you notice about their purpose and what is used to catch your attention

29. Simile and metaphor anchor video
Video Anchor Time
Simile and metaphor anchor video
Alliteration anchor video

30. Figurative Language Quiz (Friday)
The quiz will ask for:
Definitions
Figurative versus Literal Language
Tone and Mood
Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Hyperbole, Alliteration
Identify the figurative language being used
Write your own similes and metaphors