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Joyet  2004 1 A Language Presentation Sit back Relax Absorb You can take notes theJoyet 2004 1 A Language Presentation Sit back Relax Absorb You can take notes the second time around.

Joyet  2004 2 Language Types We’re going to look at two types of language: figurativeJoyet 2004 2 Language Types We’re going to look at two types of language: figurative language and literal language

Joyet  2004 3 Figurative vs. Literal To understand figurative language figurativeone has to understand theJoyet 2004 3 Figurative vs. Literal To understand figurative language figurativeone has to understand the difference between and literal

Joyet  2004 4 More on Literal My meaning is exactly what I say. To beJoyet 2004 4 More on Literal My meaning is exactly what I say. To be literal is to mean what you say. For example: If I tell you to sit down! I mean it literally : “sit down, ” as in: “sit in your seat now, please. ”

Joyet  2004 5 and more on Literal I mean exactly what I say. Here’s anotherJoyet 2004 5 and more on Literal I mean exactly what I say. Here’s another example. I’m tired and going home. This means “I’m tired and I’m going home” there is no other meaning other than what is said.

Joyet  2004 622 ndnd  Figurative  I’m not suggesting we get into the freezer.Joyet 2004 622 ndnd Figurative I’m not suggesting we get into the freezer. To be figurative is to not mean what you say but imply something else. For example: If, I tell you: “ let’s go chill !”

Joyet  2004 7 Figurative continued It has nothing to do with temperature. “ let’s goJoyet 2004 7 Figurative continued It has nothing to do with temperature. “ let’s go chill ” … … means let’s relax together and do something fun.

Joyet  2004 8 Figurative vs. Literal Confused?  Think of it this way: Literal asJoyet 2004 8 Figurative vs. Literal Confused? Think of it this way: Literal as real Figurative as imaginary

Joyet  2004 9 Why Figurative Language?  Also known as descriptive language, or poetic language,Joyet 2004 9 Why Figurative Language? Also known as descriptive language, or poetic language, figurative language helps the writer paint a picture in the reader’s mind.

Joyet  2004 10 Why Figurative Language?  You know descriptive,  that’s when you describeJoyet 2004 10 Why Figurative Language? You know descriptive, that’s when you describe something.

Joyet  2004 11 Why Figurative Language?  Poetic language, that’s what poets do. Figurative languageJoyet 2004 11 Why Figurative Language? Poetic language, that’s what poets do. Figurative language helps paint a picture in the reader’s mind.

Joyet  2004 12  Again: Figurative Language does not always mean what is being saidJoyet 2004 12 Again: Figurative Language does not always mean what is being said or read, but serves to make it more interesting.

Joyet  2004 13 Seven Techniques of Figurative Language There are seven techniques that we’re goingJoyet 2004 13 Seven Techniques of Figurative Language There are seven techniques that we’re going to look at, and yes, you’ll need to learn all seven.

Joyet  2004 14 Seven Techniques of Figurative Language You will need to:  understand themJoyet 2004 14 Seven Techniques of Figurative Language You will need to: understand them identify them use them in your writing

Joyet  2004 15 The seven techniques you need to know:   onomatopoeia  alliterationJoyet 2004 15 The seven techniques you need to know: onomatopoeia alliteration simile metaphor personification idiom hyperbole. Seven Techniques of Figurative Language

Joyet  2004 16 Let’s look at the techniques one at a time. So here weJoyet 2004 16 Let’s look at the techniques one at a time. So here we go. Hold onto your seats. Seven Techniques of Figurative Language

Joyet  2004 17 Onomatopoeia Examples of the onomatopoeia :  Bang,  went the gun!Joyet 2004 17 Onomatopoeia Examples of the onomatopoeia : Bang, went the gun! Swoosh went the basketball through the hoop.

Joyet  2004 18 Onomatopoeia The formation or use of words such as buzz , Joyet 2004 18 Onomatopoeia The formation or use of words such as buzz , murmur or boo that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.

Joyet  2004 19 Onomatopoeia in practice Onomatopoeia is the use of words whose sounds makeJoyet 2004 19 Onomatopoeia in practice Onomatopoeia is the use of words whose sounds make you think of their meanings. For example; buzz, thump, pop. Many comic strips use onomatopoeia.

Joyet  2004 20 Onomatopoeia Joyet 2004 20 Onomatopoeia

Joyet  2004 21 Alliteration A poetic device which repeats the same beginning sound for effect.Joyet 2004 21 Alliteration A poetic device which repeats the same beginning sound for effect. Examples of Alliteration: S ally S ells S eashells By The S ea S hore R olling, R acing, R oaring, R apids

Joyet  2004 22 Alliteration is a sentence or phrase that begins with the same letterJoyet 2004 22 Alliteration is a sentence or phrase that begins with the same letter and sound. Tongue twisters are generally alliterations. For example: busy batters bat baseballs by bases.

Joyet  2004 23 Alliteration is the repetition of the beginning sounds in two or moreJoyet 2004 23 Alliteration is the repetition of the beginning sounds in two or more words. Remember alliteration as a tongue twister, such as: «Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. «

Joyet  2004 24 Simile Examples of similes:  She is like a rainy day. Joyet 2004 24 Simile Examples of similes: She is like a rainy day. He is as busy as a bee. They are like two peas in a pod. A simile is a figurative language technique where a comparison is made using like or as.

Joyet  2004 25 Simile A figure of speech in which two essentially unlike things areJoyet 2004 25 Simile A figure of speech in which two essentially unlike things are compared, often in a phrase introduced by like or as, as in: “ How like the winter hath my absence been ” or “ So are you to my thoughts as food to life ” (Shakespeare).

Joyet  2004 26 Complete your custom simile The cat was as scary as a ____.Joyet 2004 26 Complete your custom simile The cat was as scary as a ____. The night is like a ____. The moon is like a ____ The scarecrow was as scary a ____.

Joyet  2004 27 Metaphor A poetic comparison that does not  use the words likeJoyet 2004 27 Metaphor A poetic comparison that does not use the words like or as. Examples of metaphors: She is a graceful swan. He is a golden god. They are honey from the honeycomb.

Joyet  2004 28 Metaphor A figure of speech in which a word or phrase thatJoyet 2004 28 Metaphor A figure of speech in which a word or phrase that ordinarily designates one thing is used to designate another, thus making an implicit comparison, as in “a sea of troubles” or “All the world’s a stage” (Shakespeare).

Joyet  2004 29 Brian was a wall, bouncing every tennis ball back over the net.Joyet 2004 29 Brian was a wall, bouncing every tennis ball back over the net. This metaphor compares Brian to a wall because _____. a. He was very strong. b. He was very tall. c. He kept returning the balls. d. His body was made of cells.

Joyet  2004 30 We would have had more pizza to eat if Tammy hadn’t beenJoyet 2004 30 We would have had more pizza to eat if Tammy hadn’t been such a hog. Tammy was being compared to a hog because she _____. a. looked like a hog b. ate like a hog c. smelled like a hog d. was as smart as a hog

Joyet  2004 31 Cindy was such a mule. We couldn’t get her to change herJoyet 2004 31 Cindy was such a mule. We couldn’t get her to change her mind. The metaphor compares Cindy to a mule because she was _____. a. always eating oats b. able to do hard work c. raised on a farm d. very stubborn

Joyet  2004 32 The poor rat didn’t have a chance.  Our old cat, aJoyet 2004 32 The poor rat didn’t have a chance. Our old cat, a bolt of lightning, caught his prey. The cat was compared to a bolt of lightning because he was _______. a. very fast b. very bright c. not fond of fleas d. very old

Joyet  2004 33 Even a child could carry my dog, Dogface, around for hours. He’sJoyet 2004 33 Even a child could carry my dog, Dogface, around for hours. He’s such a feather. This metaphor implies that Dogface: a. is not cute b. looks like a bird c. is not heavy d. can fly

Joyet  2004 34 Personification is a figurative language technique in which human characteristics are givenJoyet 2004 34 Personification is a figurative language technique in which human characteristics are given to nonhuman things.

Joyet  2004 35 Personification The leaves danced in the wind Example of personification: The heatJoyet 2004 35 Personification The leaves danced in the wind Example of personification: The heat ripped the breath from her lungs.

Joyet  2004 36 Personification A figure of speech in which inanimate objects or abstractions (thingsJoyet 2004 36 Personification A figure of speech in which inanimate objects or abstractions (things that are not human) are endowed with human qualities or are represented as possessing human form.

Joyet  2004 37 Personification Examples of Personification : Hunger sat shivering on the road Joyet 2004 37 Personification Examples of Personification : Hunger sat shivering on the road Flowers danced about the lawn.

Joyet  2004 38 Personification Examples:  The sleeping water reflected the evening sky.  HumidityJoyet 2004 38 Personification Examples: The sleeping water reflected the evening sky. Humidity breathed in the girl’s face and ran its greasy fingers through her hair. The tree arrested the oncoming car.

Joyet  2004 39 Idiom An idiom is a figurative language technique that does not meanJoyet 2004 39 Idiom An idiom is a figurative language technique that does not mean what is being said.

Joyet  2004 40 Idiom Remember what literal means?  This is the opposite. Think aboutJoyet 2004 40 Idiom Remember what literal means? This is the opposite. Think about it. When you tell your hommie “ chill , ” are you suggesting they walk into a freezer? No.

Joyet  2004 41 Idiom The expression “chill, ” is an idiom that means: relax, takeJoyet 2004 41 Idiom The expression “chill, ” is an idiom that means: relax, take it easy or don’t worry. There are tons of idioms. I’m sure you use several all the time, without thinking about it.

Joyet  2004 42 Idiom  An idiom is a speech form or an expression ofJoyet 2004 42 Idiom An idiom is a speech form or an expression of a given language that is peculiar to itself grammatically or cannot be understood from the individual meanings of its elements.

Joyet  2004 43 Idioms are known as regional speech, dialect, slang, jargon,  or legalJoyet 2004 43 Idioms are known as regional speech, dialect, slang, jargon, or legal idiom.

Joyet  2004 44 Idiom Dude!  I can’t understand the idiom all by itself. Joyet 2004 44 Idiom Dude! I can’t understand the idiom all by itself. It takes reference. Like I need to know how whacked you want to get before I can think of tangling with you.

Joyet  2004 45 Idioms More examples of idioms :  Mommy says: “Daddy is aJoyet 2004 45 Idioms More examples of idioms : Mommy says: “Daddy is a little pigeon toad. ” We were chewing the fat. It’s raining cats and dogs. She’s as sharp as a tack. I wish he would kick the bucket.

Joyet  2004 46 Hyperbole • Is when one exaggerates. • We use hyperbole all theJoyet 2004 46 Hyperbole • Is when one exaggerates. • We use hyperbole all the time when we want to impress or stress.

Joyet  2004 47 Hyperbole “ He never speaks to her. ” Never?  That isJoyet 2004 47 Hyperbole “ He never speaks to her. ” Never? That is a very long time. Hyperbole means to exaggerates. Take for example:

Joyet  2004 48 Hyperbole • We have a ton of work. A ton is aJoyet 2004 48 Hyperbole • We have a ton of work. A ton is a lot of work. A ton is also a thousand pounds. Hyperbole example:

Joyet  2004 49 Hyperbole • I ate a thousand pounds of pasta. A thousand poundsJoyet 2004 49 Hyperbole • I ate a thousand pounds of pasta. A thousand pounds is also known as a ton, this person must be really obese. Hyperbole example:

Joyet  2004 50 Hyperbole • I told you a million times. I don’t mind repeatingJoyet 2004 50 Hyperbole • I told you a million times. I don’t mind repeating myself, but a million times? That’s a lot. Hyperbole example:

Joyet  2004 51 We’ve looked at Literal vs.  Figurative  Remember:  Real vs.Joyet 2004 51 We’ve looked at Literal vs. Figurative Remember: Real vs. Imaginary

Joyet  2004 52 We’ve looked at Seven Figurative Language.  techniques:   onomatopoeia Joyet 2004 52 We’ve looked at Seven Figurative Language. techniques: onomatopoeia alliteration simile metaphor personification idiom hyperbole

Joyet  2004 53 State Content Standards for 99 thth and 10 thth  Narrative AnalysisJoyet 2004 53 State Content Standards for 99 thth and 10 thth Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text 3. 7 Recognize and understand the significance of various literary devices, including figurative language, imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain their appeal.

Joyet  2004 54 This Power Point was created by Mr.  Stéphane Joyet for 9Joyet 2004 54 This Power Point was created by Mr. Stéphane Joyet for 9 thth and 10 thth grade English. Pre-set for continuous loop. Press escape to stop. Feel free to copy, use and circulate liberally. FINFIN