1. Figurative language
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2. QuickWrite Grab a sheet of paper and a pencil.
Answer the following with a 2-3 sentence response:
When Steve was writing his last diary entry, he said that his mother’s tears told the whole story.
That is an example of __________. What does Steve mean when he says that?

3. Figurative Language That Compares
Similes
Metaphors
Use like or as to compare two objects
Example in Rap Lyrics:
Look at the watch, blow it / hot like some Taki
Migos, “Versace”
Does not use like or as to compare two objects
Example in Rap Lyrics
I’m cooler than a polar bear’s toenails
Big Boi, “ATLiens”

4. Figurative Language That Contrasts
Juxtaposition
Meaning
Two unlike ideas are placed side by side, providing a contrast for one idea
Example:
Wiseman closed his mouth Madman closed his fist
Frank Ocean, “Wise Man”
Shows the difference of men being wise or being mad comes from what they close when facing a problem

5. Figurative Language That Uses Another Object
Personification
Allusions (references)
Makes objects and animals seem human
Example in Rap Lyrics:
My wrist sizzle hot like it's stuck in the chair My jewelry's so loud, it's got something to share
Pharrell, “Pretty Flacko (rmx)”
A direct or indirect reference to something historical, literary, religious, or mythical. Reference to something well-known and famous.
Example in Rap Lyrics:
Tonedeff’s slays giants, as if my legal name’s David
Tonedeff, “Heavyweight”

6. Figurative Language That Exaggerates
Hyperbole
Meaning
A purposeful exaggeration or overstatement
Example in Rap Lyrics:
Watch out for the medallions, my diamonds are reckless, feels like a midget is hanging from my necklace
Ludacris, “Stand Up”
There is not, in fact, a little person hanging around Ludacris’ neck, but his diamonds are so heavy that it feels like he is carrying around a person.

7. Figurative Language That Has Sound Patterns
Assonance
Alliteration
Repeating vowel sounds, usually in the middle of words
Example in Rap Lyrics
Every minute they in it, don’t need every illiterate ignorant critical dissed it
R.A. the Rugged Man, “Give it Up”
Repeating a sound at the beginning of words
Examples in Rap Lyrics:
Ten O'clock Tuesday, Tahoe traveling through traffic Two thieving teenagers, tailgating, talking tragic
Papoose, “Alphabetical Slaughter”

8. Figurative Language That Makes Noise
Onomatopoeia
Examples
word that sound like what it describes
Example in Rap Lyrics:
Let me whip this here, I’ll get it right to ya
Jeezy, “All Good Everything (rmx)”
clap … bang … snap … hum … buzz … boom … slap … bark … yelp … roar … splash … swish … thud

9. Q.A.R. Monster, p
“They were playing baseball as if baseball was important and as if all the world wasn’t in jail, watching them from a completely different world.”
This is an example of __________. What does Steve mean by “as if baseball was important” and how does he contrast this point with the different world?
“Her eyes were smiling but her voice cracked. In a way I think she was mourning me as if I were dead.”
These are examples of __________ and __________. Why does Steve suggest she was mourning him as if he was dead?
“They left and there was still too much Sunday left in my life.”
This is an example of __________. Considering the previous events, what does Steve mean by “too much Sunday?”