Figurative Language Framed Notes

Figurative Language Framed Notes Name: ___________________________

English 8 Date: ________________ Period: _____

1. Before we take notes on Figurative Language, use a dictionary to define the following terms. You must put the definitions into your own words.

· Figurative: ___________________________________________________________________________

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· Literal: ______________________________________________________________________________

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2. In the space provided, please respond to the essential question:

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Notes: Take notes by filling in the spaces as you follow along with the PowerPoint.

· Being “figurative” is using a __________________ or a ____________________________ to express a meaning other than the ____________________________ for the word or words.

· Being “literal” is using a word or group of words for their __________________ or __________________ definitions.

· What is Figurative Language?

o Figurative Language is language that is used to help make writing more __________________ and __________________. This type of language helps to provide ___________________________ for the reader.

· Similes:

o A simile is a comparison between two things using the words __________________ or __________________.

o Record two examples of Similes from the PowerPoint:

1. ___________________________________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________________________________

· Metaphors:

o A metaphor is also a comparison between two things but __________________ using the words __________________ or __________________.

o Record two examples of Metaphors from the PowerPoint:

1. ___________________________________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________________________________

· Personification:

o Personification is a description in which __________________ objects or animals are given ________________________ characteristics.

o Record two examples of Personification from the PowerPoint:

1. ___________________________________________________________________________

o 2. ___________________________________________________________________________

· Hyperbole:

o A Hyperbole is an __________________ or __________________ exaggeration (usually for __________________ or __________________ effect).

o Record two examples of Hyperbole from the PowerPoint:

1. ___________________________________________________________________________

o 2. ___________________________________________________________________________

Your Turn! Write your own example of Simile, Metaphor, Personification, and Hyperbole. Be prepared to share with the class.

· Simile: _______________________________________________________________________________

· Metaphor: ____________________________________________________________________________

· Personification: ______________________________________________________________________

· Hyperbole: ____________________________________________________________________________

What is an idiom?

· Idioms are _______________________ that are specific to a particular language. They can be confusing because the phrase as a whole might have nothing to do with the _____________________ meanings of the______________________ words within the expression.

· Example: To ______________________________________________________ means to reveal a _______________________, which today has nothing to do with a cat or a bag, but hundreds of years ago it may have.

Where do idioms come from?

· Idioms come from many different sources. Some come from the _________________________

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· Some catch on because they _____________________ (snug as a bug in a rug) or because they use ____________________________ (spick and span).

Idiom #1: Raining cats and dogs

Sentence: Because it is raining cats and dogs, our picnic is ruined.

· What do you think it means? ______________________________________________________________________

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