1. Imagery, Similes, and Metaphors
Rich Language, Rich Experience

2. Student Expectations Definition of Imagery Purpose of Imagery
After this PowerPoint you will be expected to know:
Definition of Imagery
Purpose of Imagery
Three types of imagery

3. Imagery Jump-Start Purple Red Green Rose Cactus Fern Lion Hyena Owl
Think of a book / movie / TV show (the one you’re reading, a favorite, etc.)
Choose 3 characters.
On paper, create metaphors, using a grid like the one below, for each based on their personalities
See example below as a model
Harry
Ron
Hermione
Color
Purple
Red
Green
Plant
Rose
Cactus
Fern
Animal
Lion
Hyena
Owl
Season
Winter
Summer
Fall

4. Connect to Lesson
What emotions come to mind when you see these images:
Harry Potter
Color
Purple
Plant
Rose
Animal
Lion
Season
Winter
I think of regality, hope, bravery, sentimentality. Does this describe Harry Potter?

5. Imagery--Definition
Language that describes something in detail, using words to substitute for and create sensory stimulation–
Sight
Sound
Smell
Touch
Taste
A pattern of descriptions, repeated in a text

6. Imagery-- Purpose To “place” the reader “there” To evoke emotions
But, we all bring our own background– do we all feel the same emotions?
Some say, Yes. They are the emotions the author intended us to feel.
Some say, No. We are all different.

7. Imagery--Types Direct- Uses the 5 senses
sight, sound, taste, touch, smell
literal
“bare of leaves, outlined against the sky”
Metaphor-compares two unlike things
Not literal; you must read between the lines
“a fork of black lightening, frozen into permanence against the white clouds”
Simile- compares two unlike things using “like” or “as.” (Not literal!)
“a posture like a question mark”

8. Metaphors and Similes-- Definitions
Metaphor: a direct relationship where one thing or idea substitutes for another
Simile: an implied relationship where one thing or idea substitutes for another (it is like something; implied)

9. Discovering Imagery
You and your partner will receive excerpts from the following three stories:
Princess Diaries
Harry Potter
Guts (Gary Paulsen)
Read each one carefully.
Now, go back to each passage, and write down the examples of imagery from each excerpt into your chart.

10. Imagery-- Recap Discuss with your partner–
Was there one type of imagery that was used more than the others? (direct, metaphor, or simile)
Was one type of imagery more effective than the others?
What emotions are evoked?
What is the purpose of imagery?

11. Complete your Exit Ticket Independently
Assessment