Figurative Language DOL (Chavez HS

Give an example of a metaphor from a famous literary work.

• The world is a stage (from Shakespeare's play 'As You Like It')

• The sun is a flower (from 'Moby Dick' by Herman Melville)

• The wind is a whisper (from 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee)

• The ocean is a blanket (from 'The Old Man and the Sea' by Ernest Hemingway)

Give an example of a simile from a famous literary work.

• Her hair was as red as a tomato (simile from To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee)

• His smile was as bright as a banana (simile from Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare)

• His voice was as loud as a mouse (simile from Moby Dick by Herman Melville)

• Her eyes were as blue as the ocean (simile from The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald)

Explain the use of symbolism in literature.

• Symbolism in literature is the use of straightforward language with no hidden meanings

• Symbolism in literature is the use of actual objects with no deeper meaning

• Symbolism in literature is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

• Symbolism in literature is the use of random words with no significance

Explain the concept of consonance and provide an example.

• Consonance is the repetition of sounds at the beginning of words in close proximity within a phrase or sentence. For example, 'she sells sea shells' is an example of consonance.

• The concept of consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity within a phrase or sentence. For example, 'pitter patter' is an example of consonance.

• Consonance is the repetition of vowel sounds in close proximity within a phrase or sentence. For example, 'pitter patter' is an example of consonance.

• Consonance is the repetition of sounds at the end of words in close proximity within a phrase or sentence. For example, 'pitter patter' is an example of consonance.

In what ways can figurative language enhance the meaning of a text?

• By creating vivid imagery, evoking emotions, and making complex ideas easier to understand.

• By making the text more boring and difficult to understand

• By confusing the reader with unclear language

• By removing any emotional impact from the text