Literal and Nonliteral

Figurative Language Lesson 1

Cabreza Class Nov 4-13

Why are you stuttering? Are you tongue-tied?

What does this mean?

It's raining cats and dogs!

What does this mean?

Why don't you speak to me? ...Cat's got your tongue?

What is Literal Language?

• You mean exactly what you say.

What is Nonliteral or

Figurative Language?

• What you say is not what you really mean.

tongue-tied

Literal versus Nonliteral (Figurative)

raining cats and dogs

Literal versus Nonliteral (Figurative)

cat's got your tongue

Literal versus Nonliteral (Figurative)

The wind caressed her cheek as she watched the sun go down.

The wind didn't really caress her cheek, but it sounds more interesting saying that than the wind blew against her cheek.

The cookies were as hard as rocks after being baked for too long.

The cookies are not really rocks, but they are being compared to rocks to make a point that the cookies are really hard.

Types of Figurative Language

• https://youtu.be/VOrcxEUw9WE

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Idioms

IDIOM: A common phrase or expression that has a nonliteral or figurative meaning.

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Multiple Choice

This type of Figurative Language is a common expression that has a nonliteral meaning.

• SIMILE

• METAPHOR

• IDIOM

• PERSONIFICATION

SIMILE: A comparison of two things using like or as

METAPHOR: A direct comparison of two unlike things without using like or as

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HYPERBOLE: An extreme exaggeration

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PERSONIFICATION: Gives human qualities or characteristics to nonhuman objects, ideas, or animals

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Multiple Choice

What is literal language?

• You are just joking.

• It has a deeper meaning.

• You mean what you say.

Multiple Choice

What is nonliteral or figurative language?

• You mean what you say.

• You are just joking.

• Does not mean what it says.

Multiple Choice

This is a figurative language that compares.

It uses the words like or as.

• SIMILE

• METAPHOR

• PERSONIFICATION

• HYPERBOLE

Multiple Choice

This type of figurative language is a direct comparison of two unlike things WITHOUT USING like or as.

• SIMILE

• METAPHOR

• PERSONIFICATION

• HYPERBOLE

Multiple Choice

This TYPE of figurative language is an extreme exaggeration.

• SIMILE

• METAPHOR

• PERSONIFICATION

• HYPERBOLE

Multiple Choice

This TYPE of figurative language gives human characteristics to non human objects, ideas, or animals.

• SIMILE

• METAPHOR

• PERSONIFICATION

• HYPERBOLE

Multiple Choice

Why do authors use figurative language in their writing?

• to make fun of things

• to make writing interesting

• to make readers imagine

Open Ended

VIP: Write one Very Important Point you learned in this lesson.

Poll

Is the lesson about figurative language clear to you?

• Yes, totally!

• Yes, but I would need more examples.

• So-so (Maybe)

• Not really...still muddy.

TODAY, WE LEARNED...

• With literal language, you mean what you say.

• With nonliteral language, you DO NOT mean what you say.

• Nonliteral language is also known as Figurative Language.

• Common types of nonliteral or figurative language are Simile, Metaphor, Hyperbole, Personification, and Idioms.

Multiple Choice

He is one tough cookie.

• He eats a lot of cookies
• He likes cookies
• He works hard

Multiple Choice

He likes to toot his own horn really means...

• He talks loudly.
• He plays in a band.
• He brags all the time.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

• The thunder was loud.

• The thunder boomed and rumbled.

• The thunder growled, and the windows shook.

• The thunder growled like a group of grizzly bears.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

• The boy was upset at himself.

• The boy was a tornado of emotion.

• The boy said he’d die of shame.

• The boy did not like what he’d done.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

• Her eyes shone through the darkness.

• Her eyes looked like mine.

• Her eyes were two full moons.

• Her eyes were as bright as diamonds.

Multiple Choice

Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence.

The hug was like a soft blanket, wrapping Simone in warmth.

• simile

• metaphor

• both a simile and a metaphor

• There is no figure of speech in that sentence.

Multiple Choice

Timmy went to the pilot's cabin to see his uncle.

• a small log house

• a small house for vacationers

• a small room on a ship

• where the crew sits on a plane

Multiple Choice

We rented a cabin on a lake.

• a small log house

• a small house for vacationers

• a small room on a ship

• where the crew sits on a plane

Multiple Choice

Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin.

• a small log house

• a small house for vacationers

• a small room on a ship

• where the crew sits on a plane

Multiple Choice

The boat's cabin was large enough for two people.

• a small log house

• a small house for vacationers

• a small room on a ship

• where the crew sits on a plane

Multiple Choice

The Gettysburg Address is a well known speech by Abraham Lincoln.

• to speak to

• to put energy into doing somehing

• to write on an envelope where it should be delivered

• a speech

• the location of a building

Multiple Choice

The mail carrier couldn't read the address on the envelope.

• the writing on an envelope that tells where it is to be delivered

• the location of a building

• a speech

• to write on an envelope where it should be delivered

• to speak to

Multiple Choice

The President will address the country tomorrow.

• to speak to

• to put energy into doing something

• the write on an envelope where it should be delivered

• the writing on a envelope that tells where it is to be delivered.

Multiple Choice

The temperature began to dip in late fall.

• the amount in one full scoop

• to drop suddenly

• a lot spot

• to make a candle by putting a wick into wax

Multiple Choice

I've told you a million times!

• Literal
• Nonliteral

Multiple Choice

This room is an oven!

• Literal
• Nonliteral

Multiple Choice

My friend leaned over to me before we went on stage and said, "I have butterflies in my tummy!"

• Literal
• Nonliteral

Multiple Choice

It's raining cats and dogs out there!

• Literal
• Nonliteral

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Messina always tells me, "You're a nut!"

• Literal
• Nonliteral

Multiple Choice

Please pick up your art supplies and put them away.

• Literal
• Nonliteral