2. Figurative language is a tool authors use to express themselves in an interesting way. Figurative language refers to words or phrases that do not have the same meaning as their literal meaning. Authors use a variety of types of figurative language in order to convey their message. These devices are most common in poetry, but can be used in other forms of writing, as well. Sometimes figurative language adds a deeper meaning or humor to a text.

3. Use your tablet. Search for different types of figurative language and post them in the reply box Select a book in the room and search for evidence of the different kinds of figurative language the author included.

4. Hyperbole: Hyperbole involves exaggerating to make a point. One example of hyperbole is saying, "I told you a million times not to do that.“ Puns: A pun is a play on words. A writer can use similar-sounding words to convey two meanings. Puns usually aim to be humorous.

5. Comparisons: Writers often compare one thing to something else, to help the reader see the object or person in a new light. Similes are figurative devices that compare things using the words "like" or "as." For example, "she shines like the sun," is a simile. A metaphor also compares two things, but doesn't use "like" or "as." "That pig cheated on her" is an example of a metaphor. Personification: gives non-humans human-like qualities. For example, "the flag danced in the wind" and "traffic was crawling" are examples of personification. Personification also involves using pronouns to refer to objects. For example, calling a boat "she" is personification.

6. Onomatopoeia: refers to words that sound like the thing they are describing. For example, the word "zip" sounds like the sound a zipper makes, and the word "drip" sounds like water dripping. Idiom: “An idiom is a common phrase, and is often a cliché. Two idioms in American English are "made of money" and "off the record." Synecdoche: use a part of something to refer to the whole. For example, when you ask someone to "lend you a hand," you are actually referring to the entire person---you don't really just want his hand

7. No matter how much you push the envelop, it will still be stationary.

8. “There was once a cross-eyed teacher who couldn't control his pupils.”

9. Analyzing humor in puns

10. A Political Cartoon uses sarcasm to send a message. Analyze these Political Cartoons What is the author’s message? Who is the audience for this message? What makes this cartoon sarcastic? What literacy device did this author used? (metaphor/ idom/ hyperbole/ symbolism/ etc…)

16. Each team member choose 1 Political Cartoons And as a team, use your synergy to answer these questions: What is the author’s message? Who is the audience for this message? What makes this cartoon sarcastic? What literacy device did this author used? (metaphor/ idiom/ hyperbole/ symbolism/ etc…)

17. What’s the difference between a bad golfer and a bad skydiver?

18. Why do gorillas have big nostrils?

19. What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t come back?

20. How do crazy people go through the forest?

21. What did George Washington say to his men before they crossed the Delaware River?

22. How was the Roman Empire cut in half?

23. What do you get if you divide the circumference of a jack-o-lantern by its diameter?

24. It’s Comedy Time Now as a team, create some jokes/ riddles on your own. Remember that a play on words makes them funny. Select a team member as your speaker to present your team’s jokes to the class.

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