Station Rotation: Figurative Language

​Figurative Language!

When Words and Imagination Meet!​

Figurative Language

SWBAT:

1. Define figurative.

2. Identify the types of figurative language.

3. Explain the meaning behind the figurative language.​

​What is figurative language?

​Figurative language is...

​...highly imaginative words and phrases that should not be taken literally.

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​Copy this question and answer into Matilda.

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Literal means "real" or "accurate.​"

Multiple Select

Figurative means...

• literal

• not real

• imaginary

• seriously

Multiple Select

Literal means...

• real

• not real

• imaginary

• accurate

Why do authors use Metaphors and Similes?

1. Used to compare

• Shows similarities between objects we don't normally think of as being the same

• Suggests tone and mood.

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Write the question and the answer in Matilda.

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Drag and Drop

Similes and ​

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show the similarity between two ​

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objects.

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

metaphors

unlike

​1. The author will state one thing is another using CONNECTOR words:

"becomes/became"

"is"

"was/were

​2. Ask yourself what is the similarity between the two objects.

3. Are the objects negative or positive?​

​Ex: His smile is sunshine on a cloudy day.

​​Metaphor-Copy this!

​1. The author will state one thing is like another using CONNECTOR words:

"as"

"like"

"resembles"​

"similarily"

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2. Ask yourself what is the similarity between the two objects.

3. Are the objects negative or positive?​

​Ex: His smile is like sunshine on a cloudy day.

​​Simile-Copy this!

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How do you figure out the author's use of similes and metaphors? Check all that apply.

• You identify the two objects being described.

• You look for those "connector" words.

• You describe why those objects are similar.

• You explain what the author means.

Fill in the Blank

Identify the CONNECTOR word in the following metaphor:

His smile is bright sunshine.

Fill in the Blank

Identify the CONNECTOR word in the following metaphor:

His smile was bright sunshine.

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Identify the CONNECTOR word in the following simile:

His smile resembles bright sunshine.

Multiple Choice

Is the following a comparison?

I like his smile.

• yes

• no

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What is the father compared to in the following sentence?

Since my father was a watchtower in the crowded mall he was able to quickly find me.

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What is the CONNECTOR word?

Since my father was a watchtower in the crowded mall he was able to quickly find me.

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What are other objects that the author could use to suggest a person is tall? Check all that apply.

• tree

• fire hydrant

• cart

• ladder

What is true about a ladder?

It's tall.

It's used to reach objects that are up high.

The writer is making the point that the father is tall but is he using his height for something else?

Let's keep going.

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Draw the ladder and write down its ​characteristics

What is true about a tree?

It's tall.

Sometimes, people climb trees to see great distances.

This sounds pretty good...but do you get the feeling the writer is trying to say something more than this?

Return to the original sentence.

Draw the tree. Write down its characteristics.

Why didn't the author compare the father to a "tree" or a "ladder?"

• It's more than height.

• Since my father was a watchtower in the crowded mall he was able to quickly find me.

A watchtower:

• used as a look-out

• keeps people protected

• sense of security

• always on guard or watch

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Draw the watchtower and list its characteristics.​

Open Ended

What mood is created by comparing the father to a watchtower?

Open Ended

What is the writer's opinion of the father?

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Losing my phone was a nightmare. Not having it near me gave me chills. I couldn't wait to have it safely in my pocket once again.

Identify the comparison being made.

• a cell phone to a pocket

• a lost phone to a nightmare

• a cell phone to a nightmare

• chills to a nightmare

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Losing my phone was a nightmare. Not having it near me gave me chills. I couldn't wait to have it safely in my pocket once again.

What is the CONNECTOR word?

• cell phone

• was

• wait

• safely

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What does this comparison mean?

• The author had no idea where to find her phone.

• The author lost her phone.

• The writer has a great attachment to her phone

• The author was worried about bad dreams.

Open Ended

What is the writer's opinion about phones?

Multiple Select

Which mood is created by this comparison?

Losing my phone was a nightmare. Not having it near me gave me chills. I couldn't wait to have it safely in my pocket once again.

Check all that apply.

• joy

• anxiety

• happiness

• dread

Multiple Select

Which of the following comparisons shows different opinions about school?

• School is a paradise for those who enjoy learning!

• I hate school.

• School is a prison for kids who enjoy the freedom to move independently.

• Having homework on a Friday is like a rain storm cancelling your trip to Kings Dominion.

Match

Match the sentence to the figurative language used.

• School is a paradise for those who enjoy learning!

• I hate school.

• Having homework on a Friday is similar to a rain storm canceling your trip to Kings Dominion.

metaphor

no comparison

simile

• metaphor

• no comparison

• simile

Open Ended

Why do authors use metaphors and similes in their writing? Provide an example.