21st Century Literature_Unit 2_Lesson 2_Figurative Language.pptx

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1. Lesson 2 Figurative Language

2. Identify the figures of speech and other literary techniques in a text (EN7V-II-c/d/e-10.1.2; EN7V-II-f/g-10.1.3). 1 Explain the use of language in literature as well as the formal features and conventions of literature (EN8LT-IVf-2.2.4) . 2

3. identify the figurative language in a text; and use figurative language in your own writing.

4. How can figurative language affect the meaning of a text?

5. Pair up with your seatmate. Match each word to its definition: hyperbole oxymoron connotation exaggeration metaphor suggestive meaning comparing by saying that one thing is like another comparing by saying that one thing is another thing simile contradicting combination metonymy associated substitution

6. After all the pairs have finished the activity, discuss the following questions as a class: What helped you match the terms to their definitions? Which words were you already familiar with? How can we use these when we write?

7. Unlocking of Difficulty corbeille ( noun ) - an elegant basket of flowers used for courtship Young men and women of high social stature would customarily not marry until the husband-to-be could present his intended bride with a corbeille . negroes ( noun ) - a dated word for black people, now offensive Many old stories written during the time when slavery was still prevalent referred to black people as negroes —a term which is now a racial slur. clammy ( adjective ) - unpleasantly damp and cold He was so nervous while waiting for his turn to deliver a speech that he kept wiping his clammy hands on his pants. bayou ( noun ) - marshy outlets near rivers/lakes in southern USA Watching her adventures through the bayous of New Orleans was a novel experience for people outside the USA. layette ( noun ) - sets of clothing and linens for infants For my baby shower, my grandmother sent me a beautiful layette she had preserved since my mother was still an infant.

8. Figurative Language Analogy - a comparison that presents the similarities between two concepts or ideas Cliché - a word, a phrase, a sentence, or a whole text that used to be perceived as clever but has become démodé Connotation - the secondary or suggestive meaning of the word, one that is not its literal or primary meaning in the dictionary

9. Euphemism - used to substitute for a description that is considered harsh or blunt Hyperbole - a gross exaggeration to achieve an effect, usually for humor or emphasis Metaphor - compares two seemingly unlike objects that have similar or common characteristics without the use of like or as Metonymy - a word or phrase that is substituted for another that is closely associated to it Oxymoron - a combination of two ideas that appear to be opposite or contradictory

10. Paradox - an assertion that seems to be contradictory or silly but actually reveals some truth Personification - a statement wherein an animal, object, or abstract idea is given human attributes or characteristics Simile - compares two seemingly unlike objects by using the words like or as Synecdoche - used when a part of something is used to represent the whole or vice versa

11. Désirée’s Baby by Kate Chopin

12. Guide Questions How does the use of figurative language help the writer convey her intent to the reader? How does it help convey emotion? How does it help convey meaning? How do you think a writer decides which types of figurative language to use in a poem?

13. Guide Questions Imagine that the author did not use figures of speech and used purely literal language. How do you think the story would be affected? Reread the story carefully. See if you can give other examples of figurative language and their purposes in the story.

14. Read the poem carefully and answer the following questions. Cite textual evidence. To Rhea by Ralph Waldo Emerson

15. Guide Questions Which types of figurative language were used in the poem? Enumerate and interpret them by filling in the following table. Take note that the poet may have used multiple types of figurative language in the same line/verse/stanza. Try to keep your explanation of the meaning within 2-3 sentences. If you feel that an entire stanza needs to be examined to glean meaning, you may use up to 5 sentences.

16. Line/Verse/Stanza Figurative Language Used Meaning Gleaned

17. 2. Do you think the use of figurative language enriched the poem? Why or why not? How would using literal instead of figurative language impact the literary value of the piece? 3. Taking into account the elements of poetry and the figurative language used, what do you think was the author trying to convey with this poem? How do you think the meaning of the poem would change if the poet used literal instead of figurative language?

18. Criteria Score Content ( The question is answered well. Textual evidence is given, and the answers provided show adequate knowledge and understanding of the different types of figurative language.) 2 pts Organization (Logical progression of details/events; clear transitions between ideas.) 2 pts Language (spelling, mechanics, grammar, and word choice) 1 pt Score : /5

19. Values Integration How will understanding figurative language help you become a better writer of poetry and/or prose?

20. Group yourselves into three or four. Choose which of the following to write: Two three-stanza poems One short story (500 to 1000 words) Synthesis Activity

21. Make sure to follow the following parameters: For the poems: Each poem must use at least four types of figurative language. Each poem must use at least six separate examples of figurative language. Between the two poems, you must use at least eight of the types of figurative language tackled in this lesson.

22. For the short story: The story must include at least eight of the types of figurative language tackled in this lesson. Although figurative language can overlap, the story must contain at least six separate examples of figurative language.

23. After writing your texts, answer the following questions on a separate piece of paper: Which types of figurative language did you use for your work? Why did you choose those particular types? Enumerate and explain the lines with figurative language. How do you think your work was strengthened by the use of figurative language? Explain.

24. Assignment Do research on short stories in the library or online. Choose a story you like that makes use of at least 8 types of figurative language. On a separate piece of paper, answer the following questions: Which types of figurative language were used in the story? Enumerate and interpret them using the table in the next slide. Do you think the use of figurative language enriched the story? Why or why not?

25. Assignment 3. If the story was written with only literal language, how would the overall quality of the work change? 4. Taking into account the sound devices and figurative language used, what do you think was the author trying to convey with this short story?

26. Assignment Line/Paragraph Figurative Language Used Meaning Gleaned