Figurative Language Demonstration

By Kathy Gomez

Process Grid

Figurative
Language / Meaning / Example / Sketch/Picture
Simile / Comparison or linking 2 unlike things using
“like” or “as” /
roared “like” a lion /
Metaphor / Comparison or linking 2 unlike thing using
“was” “were” “are” “is” / Time “is” money / $$$
Alliteration / Repeated consonants, sounds
Occurring at the beginning of words or within words / “Kindly, kittens, knitting mittens keep oozing in the
Kings’ kitchen” /
Personification / When an animal, object or idea is given human characteristics / “The sun rose with laughter” /
Onomatopoeia / Sounds associated with meaning of action or object it represents / “The bees go buzz, buzz, buzz” / BUZZZZZZ
Hyperbole / Exaggerated statement to heighten effect. Not to Mislead the reader but to emphasize a point / “I caught a fish as big as a care”
/
Imagery / Language that appeals to the senses. Using 1 or more of your senses / “I lost my self in the coolness of the breeze and warmth of the sand” /

Cognitive Content Dictionary

Word / Predicted Meaning / Actual Meaning / Oral Language
literal / The explicit meaning of the word or text.
Real “Sit down”
figurative / Used of the meanings of words or text. Not literal
Imaginary “lets chill”
Figurative Language / When you describe something by comparing it with something else.
Any language that goes beyond the literal meaning in order to furnish new effects. / Figurative language breaths life into words.
TPR -> beyond the literal meaning to cause an effect
Literary Devices / Literary devices is the heart and soul of every expression

Sentence Patterning Chart

Adjective
Describing Word / Noun
Person, Place, thing or idea / Verb
Action / Adverb
-ly / Prepositional
Phrase
descriptive
meaningful
interesting
funny
amazing
emotional
bold
figurative
poetic
imaginary
noisy
unbelievable
tongue-twisting / Phrases / compare
illustrate
convey (meaning)
personify
symbolize
explain
represent
exaggerate
describe
motivate
excite
contrast
inspire
shock
inform
immerse / nicely
quickly
excitedly
occasionally
surprisingly
tenderly
WELL / in literature
through out the
in book
in the poem
over the top
all the time
all over print
in the television

Chants

Figurative Language

(To the tune: Row, Row, Row your Boat)

By: Kathy Gomez

Figurative language, figurative language

Is what it’s all about

To get a reaction

With action words

By comparing it to something else

Figurative language, figurative language

Is what it’s all about

Going beyond the literal meaning

Is what it’s all about

What What

By Kathy Gomez

Is it figurative language?

What, what

Does it help paint a picture in the readers mind?

What, what

Does it go beyond the literal meaning?

What, what

Are there seven literary devices?

What, what

Do you them all?

Say what!!!