1. 1. Figures of Speech Introducing Click on the arrow to go to the next slide.
2. 2. Introduction Authors often use figures of speech in both literature and poetry to enhance their writing. Figures of speech present ordinary things in new or unusual ways. They communicate ideas that go beyond the words usual, literal meanings. Click this arrow to go back one slide Or this arrow to go to the next slide.
3. 3. Objectives By the end of this tutorial, you should be able to: Recognize seven figures of speech Identify figures of speech in poems
4. 4. Directions In the first section, you will be introduced to seven figures of speech and examples of each. You must correctly answer a multiple choice question about each term before moving on to the next. But dont worry youll be given a chance to review and re-do a question if you answer incorrectly.
5. 5. Imagery Descriptive writing that appeals to the senses (sight, taste, touch, smell, and hearing) Think of it this way: Definition: When a writer uses imagery, the descriptive writing helps create a picture or image in your mind. Imagery = Mental Image
6. 6. Imagery Example: The hot July sun cast an orange glare over the ocean waves.
7. 7. Imagery Another example: The cool waves crashed over my feet as we walked along the gritty sand.
8. 8. There is a white bird in the sky. The delicate white bird flew gracefully through the blue sky. I heard the birds and saw them flying. Which of the following is another example of imagery? (Click on a sentence to select your answer.) Click this arrow if youd like to review before answering.
9. 9. Try Again Remember: When a writer uses imagery, he or she chooses words that will appeal to some or all of the readers five senses. Think about which of the sentences most appeals to your five senses. Click the arrow to try again.
10. 10. Youre Right! The delicate white bird flew gracefully through the blue sky is an example of imagery because it gives the reader a mental image by appealing to the senses. Click the arrow to continue.
11. 11. Simile Comparing two unlike things using like or as Example: Definition: She ran like the wind. Running and the wind are unlike things. When you compare the speed of running to the speed of the wind, you are using a simile. Explanation:
12. 12. Simile More examples: The snow was as thick as a blanket. She was as light as a feather. You are acting like a baby. He felt like a bug under a microscope. His temper was as explosive as a volcano.
13. 13. Hes as messy as a pig when he eats. He eats like a pig. He is a pig. Which of the following is NOT another example of a simile? (Click on a sentence to select your answer.) Click this arrow if youd like to review before answering. Read the question carefully before answering!
14. 14. Try Again When a writer uses simile Two unlike things are being compared The words like or as are being used to make the comparison Click the arrow to try again.
15. 15. Youre Right! He is a pig is NOT a simile because even though it does compare two unlike things, it does not use the words like or as. Click the arrow to continue.
16. 16. Metaphor The definition of a metaphor is similar to the definition of a simile but there is one important difference between the two. There will also be two parts to the definition of a metaphor. Remember the definition of simile has two parts: Two unlike things are being compared The words like or as are used to make the comparison
17. 17. Metaphor vs. Simile Simile: Fido is like a teddy bear. Simile: Fido is as soft as a teddy bear. Metaphor: Fido is a teddy bear. Use the following examples to figure out the definition of metaphor. Simile: That boy is like a pig. Simile: That boy is as messy as a pig. Metaphor: That boy is a pig.
18. 18. Comparing two similar things by using like or as Comparing two similar things without using like or as Comparing two unlike things by using like or as Comparing two unlike things without using like or as Which of the following is the correct definition for metaphor? (Click on a definition to select your answer.) Click this arrow if youd like to review before answering.
19. 19. Try Again Take another look at these examples. Click the arrow to try again. Simile: Fido is like a teddy bear. Simile: Fido is as soft as a teddy bear. Metaphor: Fido is a teddy bear. Consider thisAre the two things being compared like or unlike each other? Are there keywords that are used in one figure of speech that are not used in the other?
20. 20. Youre Right! Although similes and metaphors both compare unlike things, metaphor do not use the words like or as.
21. 21. Alliteration Take a look at the following examples of alliteration. You will later select the best definition for this figure of speech. Brad wore his blue and brown blazer. Hank held his head high. Larry loves lemonade and lolly pops. Six swans went swimming in the sea.
22. 22. Alliteration Have you figured it out yet? Here are more examples to help refine your definition. Alliteration Sue shook her silky silver hair as the sun was setting. NOT Alliteration Elizabeth easily eyed an elephant in the elevator.
23. 23. Repetition of beginning consonant sounds Repetition of beginning vowel sounds Repetition of ending consonant sounds Repetition of ending vowel sounds Which of the following is the best definition for alliteration? (Click on a definition to select your answer.) Click this arrow if youd like to review before answering.
24. 24. Try Again Look at this example again. Six swans went swimming in the sea. Think about what is repeating. Is it a consonant sound or a vowel sound? Is it at the beginning or end of the words? Click the arrow to try again.
25. 25. Youre Right! Alliteration is the repetition of beginning consonant sounds, such as Six silly swans went swimming in the sea. Its important to note that not every word in the sentence has to begin with the same letter in order for it to be considered alliteration. In the above example, only 5 out of 8 words begin with an s.
26. 26. Hyperbole Think about the following examples of hyperbole. You will later select the best definition for this figure of speech. My backpack weighs a ton.
27. 27. Hyperbole Another example: The wolf was 100 feet high.
28. 28. Hyperbole More examples: You could have knocked me over with a feather. Ive told you a million times!
29. 29. A major understatement; the opposite of exaggeration A true statement that accurately describes a person, place, or thing A major exaggeration or overstatement used for emphasis or humor Which of the following is the best definition for hyperbole? (Click on a definition to select your answer.) Click this arrow if youd like to review before answering.
30. 30. Try Again Think about the examples again. The wolf was 100 feet high. My backpack weighs a ton. Are these true statements? Does it understate or overstate the truth? Click the arrow to try again.
31. 31. Youre Right! Hyperbole is a major exaggeration or overstatement. Authors use this figure of speech to emphasize a point or add humor. Think about many times in a day you exaggerate what you say and use hyperbole.
32. 32. Onomatopoeia Start thinking about what you think is best definition for this figure of speech. When you see this: You often hear this: Buzz and ring are both examples of onomatopoeia.
33. 33. Onomatopoeia When you see this: You often hear this:More examples:
34. 34. A word that looks like its meaning A word that sounds like its meaning A word that only describes animal sounds Which of the following is the best definition for onomatopoeia? (Click on a definition to select your answer.) Click this arrow if youd like to review before answering.
35. 35. Try Again Think carefully about the words buzz, bang, and moo. Do these words look like their meanings? Do these words sound like their meanings? Do these words only describe sounds that animals make? Click the arrow to try again.
36. 36. Youre Right! Onomatopoeia is a word that sounds like its meaning. It can also be described as the use of a word which imitates a sound. Other examples include: screech, whirr, sizzle, crunch, bang, pow, zap, roar, growl, click, snap, crackle, and pop.
37. 37. Personification Giving human traits or characteristics to something that isnt human, such as animals, objects or non-living things Think of it this way: Definition: When a writer uses personification, he or she gives characteristics of a person to an animal, object or thing.
38. 38. Personification Example: The willow tree shook her long hair. The example is referring to the way that the willow trees long branches sway in the wind. By saying shook her long hair, the tree is given characteristics of a human. Explanation:
39. 39. Personification More examples: The car danced across the icy road. The angry clouds marched across the sky. The stars in the clear night sky winked at me. The tulips nodded their heads in the breeze.
40. 40. The wind juggled the leaves. The wind blew the leaves. The wind moved the leaves. Which of the following sentences contain personification? (Click on a sentence to select your answer.) Click this arrow if youd like to review before answering.
41. 41. Try Again Think carefully about the choices. The wind juggled the leaves. The wind blew the leaves. The wind moved the leaves. Which one of the verbs describes something that only a human does? Click the arrow to try again.
42. 42. Youre Right! The wind juggled the leaves is an example of personification.
43. 43. Definitions Alliteration: Repetition of beginning consonant sounds Hyperbole: A major exaggeration or overstatement Imagery: Descriptive writing that appeals to the senses Metaphor: Comparing two unlike things without using like or as Onomatopoeia: A word that sounds like its meaning Personification: Giving human traits or characteristics to something that isnt human Simile: Comparing two unlike things using like or as Click on the button to return to the previous slide.
44. 44. Definitions Alliteration: Repetition of beginning consonant sounds Hyperbole: A major exaggeration or overstatement Imagery: Descriptive writing that appeals to the senses Metaphor: Comparing two unlike things without using like or as Onomatopoeia: A word that sounds like its meaning Personification: Giving human traits or characteristics to something that isnt human Simile: Comparing two unlike things using like or as Click on the button to return to the previous slide.