Figurative Language Assignment (Tangerine)

Figurative Language Assignment (Tangerine)

From the list of remaining page numbers, choose TWO different kinds of figurative language to discuss, for example, a metaphor and personification. Each answer will be in paragraph form. A double-spaced, typed copy will be turned in Monday; however, a neatly handwritten copy will be acceptable.

1. For simile or metaphor:

a. Identify the figurative language and explain what two things are being compared.

b. Then explain what the metaphor means.

c. Then explain what this suggests, reveals, or foreshadows about the plot, a character, or

author’s attitude/feelings.

d. End the paragraph by answering the following: Is this an effective comparison? Why

or why not?

2. For personification:

a. Identify the personification and explain what is being personified – what human quality

is attributed to what object.

b. Explain what this is intended to point out.

c. Explain what this suggests or reveals about the plot, a character, or the author’s

attitude.

d. End the paragraph by answering the following question: Is the personification

effective? Why or why not?

3. For idiom:

a. Identify and explain the idiom –its meaning.

b. Explain what it suggests, reveals, or foreshadows about the plot, a character, or the

author’s attitude/feelings.

c. End the paragraph by answering the following question: Is the idiom effective? Why

or why not?

4. For Imagery:

a. Identify briefly what is being described.

b. Point out some strong, vivid words that contribute to the imagery.

c. Explain what the imagery suggests, reveals, or foreshadows about the plot, a character,

or the author’s attitude/feelings.

d. End the paragraph by answering the following question: Is the imagery effective?

Why or why not?

Paragraph Structure:

A (assertion – topic sentence): Example:

In Edward Bloor’s novel Tangerine, Bloor’s use of ______________ gives deeper insight

into _____________.

B (back it up – evidence/details/quote): Example:

For example, on page ______, Bloor uses _________________, illustrated in these words: “….”

C (commentary) – Here you explain the device, its meaning, and what it suggests about what you

stated in your assertion. This should be two or three sentences of explanation/discussion.

Conclude paragraph – Evaluate the effectiveness of the use of this device. Was it effective? Why?