An Introduction to Figurative language
Similes and Metaphors
What IS figurative
language??
Figurative language means
using words to imply
another meaning or to
evoke an emotion.
How do we use Figurative Language in
everyday life?
We use it and we aren’t
even aware of it
sometimes!
•Certain things we say in
conversation could be
forms of figurative
language.
•Music
•Television
So what is a simile?
Smile as you say "simile" with me.
Similes are similar to metaphors but they aren't the same
things!
A simile is a comparison between
two different things, designed to
create an unusual, interesting,
emotional or other effect often
using words such as 'like' or 'as
... as'.
Common comparisons are with
the qualities associated with
animals (as sly as a fox, as brave
as a lion, etc.).
Practice!
Take a minute to read the
poem and figure out where
the simile is.
What's a metaphor?
A metaphor is a word or phrase
that describes one thing being
used to describe another; on a
simple level a phrase such as
'the heart of the matter' is a
metaphor as matters do not
actually have hearts.
Metaphorical phrases are
widely used in English.
More practice!
What is the metaphor
in this poem?
Similes and Metaphors in
music
Music is like another form
of poetry. Some of your
favorite artists use similes
and metaphors in their
lyrics. Pay attention as we
watch this video for the
next few minutes.
http://vimeo.com/39634987
Firework!
What is your
interpretation of this
verse from “Firework” by
Katy Perry?
“Do you ever feel, feel so
paper thin, like a house
of cards, one blow from
caving in?”
The End!!!
Sources for PowerPoint presentation
Slide One: Keep Calm and Figurative Language picture
http://www.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/p/get-excited-and-use-figurative-language/
Slide Two: Definition of figurative language
http://figurativelanguage.net/
Picture
http://en.paperblog.com/trapped-in-negative-emotions-653075/
Slide Three: Picture
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bdMWyBvFjLE/TAkEr_-JGiI/AAAAAAAABsM/KggP_mbErDQ/s1600/IMG_0154.JPG
Slide Four: Definition of simile
http://www.usingenglish.com/glossary/simile.html#I7SvZZ1QtpHGu2eC.99
Picture
http://davidbrusilovsky.blogspot.com/2012/01/example-of-simile.html
Slide Five: Poem
http://luckyeahshelsilverstein.tumblr.com/post/7230175113
Slide Six: Definition of a metaphor
http://www.usingenglish.com/glossary/metaphor.html#8KCsLp8uEpX1cmXw.99
Picture
http://bbruton.edublogs.org/
Slide Seven: Picture
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/451767406340738447/
Slide Eight: Video link
http://vimeo.com/39634987
Slide Nine: Lyrics
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/katyperry/firework.html
Picture
http://www.glogster.com/super8lover/firework-by-katy-perry/g-6lmtpshipdh880095d0g0a0
Slide Ten: Picture
http://www.customers.com/articles/new-metaphors-spur-innovation/