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Figurative Language

Metaphors, Similes and Personification. Figurative Language. What is Figurative Language?. Uses “figures of speech” to say something beyond the literal meaning of the words. A figure of speech; a word or phrase that departs from literal language.

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Figurative Language

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  1. Metaphors, Similes and Personification Figurative Language

  2. What is Figurative Language? • Uses “figures of speech” to say something beyond the literal meaning of the words. • A figure of speech; a word or phrase that departs from literal language. • Figures of speech are special terms in language. They add color and interest to our speech and writing. Figures of speech bring our writing to a whole new dimension, to an imaginary world. • Figures of speech are often used and crafted for emphasis, freshness of expression, or clarity.

  3. Similes • A comparison between two unlike things using “like” or “as” • Example: Sitting in class, I felt like a prisoner, devoid of all freedom.

  4. Metaphors • Comparison of two unlike things, usually using the verb "to be" and not using like or as, as in a simile. • Example • He was a bull in a china cabinet.

  5. Personification • Giving human qualities to animals or objects. • Example • Death swooped down and consumed me.

  6. Out of the Silent Planet – Fold a sheet of notebook paper in half (hot-dog style). On the left side list the examples and on the right side answer the questions. • Find three examples of a simile • Describe what two things are being compared and why? What effect does it have on the story? • Find two examples of a metaphor • Describe what two things are being compared and why? What effect does it have on the story? • Find three examples of personification • What is being personified? • Why is it personified?

  7. Figurative Language - Simile Example Description • “The descent grew quickly steeper; like the jagged teeth of a giant…” • The descent is compared to jagged teeth to show how uneven the terrain is and how difficult it is to get down.

  8. Figurative Language- Personification Example Description • Circles shuddered and bubbles danced ten yards away from his face. Suddenly the water heaved…” • Circles, bubbles and water are given human qualities to show how the water is moving when the Hrossa comes out of the water.

  9. Figurative Language- Metaphor Example Description • “Nothing then remained to be afraid of in Malacandra except Oyarsa…”The last fence”.” • Oyarsa is being compared to a fence to emphasize that he is the last obstacle that Ransom must encounter before his fear is resolved.

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