Figurative Language

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Bellwork(3/24/14)

• Sentence 1 The book reports were handed back
  while the class nervously waited.
• Sentence 2 The novel was listed at the top of
  the bestseller list for five weeks in a row.
• Sentence 3 At least two yards of fabric are
  needed to make each curtain.
• Sentence 4 Many people were shocked by the
  startling announcement.
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• Which sentence contains an italicized section
  that would be more appropriate if written in
  active voice?
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• a. Sentence 1 c. Sentence 3
• b. Sentence 2 d. Sentence 4
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Bellwork(3/24/14)

• Which sentence uses passive voice appropriately?
• A. They were assured that the air conditioning
  had been fixed.
• B. Because the town voted favorably for the
  project, the park was designed by the architect.
• C. Whenever she forgets about her week at the
  beach, she is reminded by the scrapbook of the
  restful setting.
• D. The authors latest book was criticized by
  many reviewers even though he had been extremely
  successful twice.

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Figurative Language

• Language that is not meant to be understood
  literally.
• We use figurative
• language when normal
• words just wont do.

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Assignment

• Complete the figurative language worksheet.

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Objective

• QUIZ Identify 15 types of figurative language.
• TEST Identify the authors uses of figurative
  language in multiple texts in the creation of
  setting, tone, atmosphere, characterization, and
  mood.

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1. Simile

• compares two (unlike) things using the words
  like or as.
• Her eyes were like twinkling stars.

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2. Metaphor

• compares two unlike things without using as or
  like.
• Time is a thief.

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3. Analogy

• an extended simile or metaphor
• Cells work like factories.They take in raw
  materials and convert them into something the
  body needs.

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4. Personification

• giving human characteristics to a non-human
  thing.
• The moon looked down on us.

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5. Hyperbole

• exaggerates the truth for emphasis.
• I was so angry I could chew nails.

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6. Idiom

• an expression that does not mean what it says.
• The unit test turned out to be a piece of cake.

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Bellwork(3/20/14)

• Sentence 1 How many people read the chapter
  Causes of the Civil War, " asked Mr Adams.
• Sentence 2 The Red Badge of Courage ",
  Liv wrote, is one of the shortest novels in
  literature.
• Sentence 3 Pablo announced, Santiago said,
  I am going to Cancun for my vacation next month.
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• Sentence 4 Montel said, This is a good time
  to take a break, " replied Destiny.
• Which of the following sentences corrects an
  error with quotation marks?
• a. How many people read the chapter Causes of
  the Civil War , asked Mr Adams.
• b. The Red Badge of Courage, Liv wrote, is one
  of the shortest novels in literature.
• c. Pablo announced, Santiago said, I am going
  to Cancun for my vacation next month.
• d. Montel said, This is a good time to take a
  break, " replied Destiny.

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7. Oxymoron

• combines opposite words to make a new idea.
• My favorite menu item is the jumbo shrimp.

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8. Alliteration

• The repetition of similar sounds at the beginning
  of words.
• He was determined to doubt and dared me to debate
  it.

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9. Symbolism

• use of an object to represent something else.
• The color black symbolizes death.

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10. Paradox

• ideas that seem opposite (basically an extended
  oxymoron)
• People who exercise have more energy than people
  who dont

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11. Allusion

• a reference to known books, people, events, etc.
  
• The children considered Mr. Jones a Scrooge.

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12. Irony

• the opposite of what one expects in a situation
• verbal spoken
• situational a situation one finds himself or
  herself in
• dramatic when the reader knows something the
  characters dont

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13. Imagery

• a collection of word pictures that appeal to the
  readers senses
• The girl shivered on the icy stone bench as she
  watched her breath appear in the frosty morning
  air.

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14. Onomatopoeia

• the word imitates the sound
• Bang, boom, screech, whir went the sounds during
  the car wreck.

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• Statement taken from an article
• The dress of the antique doll had brown spots,
  and her hair looked like a cheap
• toupee.
• Statement from an essay
• The crackling fire in the fireplace whispered for
  me to sit on the hearth to watch
• it.
• How does figurative language help reveal the
  meaning of the above statements.
• a. The first statement uses oxymoron to
  exaggerate the doll's features. The second
  statement uses an idiom to describe the
  fascination of the fire.
• b. The first statement uses hyperbole to describe
  the doll's dress. The second statement uses an
  idiom to convey a sense of peacefulness.
• c. The first statement uses a simile to emphasize
  the poor quality of hair on the doll. The second
  statement uses personification to describe the
  appeal of the fire.
• d. The first statement uses a metaphor to
  describe the elaborate hairdo of the doll. The
  second statement uses idiom to emphasize the
  warmth of the fire.

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Bellwork3/27/14

• Statement 1 When Dr. Thomas began the surgery
  on Mr. Stapleton, his heart began to beat faster.
  
• Statement 2 Just as the jet was about to fly
  through the cloud, it disappeared.
• Statement 3 Ethan read Brandon a prize-winning
  fish recipe that he planned to prepare for the
  cookout during the reunion.
• Statement 4 As Susanne loaded the bus, she told
  Olivia to notify the cheer coach that everyone
  was present.
• Which statement avoids an ambiguous pronoun?
• A. Statement 1
• B. Statement 2
• C. Statement 3
• D. Statement 4

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TONE MOOD
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• Statement 1 Mr. Jewesson spotted several moose
  canoeing down the river.
• Statement 2 Jorge brought a stray puppy, which
  was too excited to stay quiet, to the movie
  theater.
• Statement 3 We bought seafood that was fresh
  from a local fishing boat.
• Statement 4 Stepping to the beat of the music,
  the dancers twirled to the side of the stage.
• Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
• A. Statement 1
• B. Statement 2
• C. Statement 3
• D. Statement 4

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Tone / Mood

• Tone

• Mood

• Solemn
• Tense
• Sarcastic
• Serious
• Enthusiastic
• Fearful
• Hostile
• Formal
• Objective
• Personal
• Humorous
• Cheerful
• Neutral

• Sad
• Romantic
• Peaceful
• Happy
• Relaxed
• Angry
• Scared
• Anxious
• surprised
• Passionate
• Disappointed
• Gloomy
• Pleased

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Authors Use of Figurative Language

• Authors use figurative language to create tone,
  mood, setting atmosphere, and characterization in
  a text.

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Authors Use of Figurative Language

• tone the writers attitude toward the subject
• mood the feeling created in the reader
• setting the time and place of a story
• atmosphere the feeling created by mood, tone,
  and setting
• characterization the way an author reveals a
  characters nature

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Practice

• Students will receive a card displaying a tone
  word. (DO NOT SHOW YOUR CARD TO ANYONE!)
• Write a description of a person walking a dog in
  a park according to the tone word given.
• Students will read their descriptions aloud as
  the class tries to guess the tone.

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Tone Words

• gloomy
• sarcastic
• tension
• anger
• romantic
• relaxed
• excitement
• fear