IMAGERY & FIGURES OF SPEECH Lesson 01 Creative Writing Ma'am Ge
Class Objectives identify the types of imagery; differentiate figures of speech; share experiences with the use imagery, figures of speech, and specific experiences to evoke meaningful responses from readers in writing a short paragraph.
IMAGERY One of the easiest ways to start writing is to describe things. Unknowingly, when we use description in saying anything about something or someone, we are already using imagery. These descriptive details are called images and sensory impressions or symbols.
The use of imagery appeals to our 5 senses SENSE OF SIGHT SENSE SMELL SENSE OF HEARING SENSE OF TASTE SENSE OF TOUCH
VISUAL IMAGERY – a picture in words; something that is concrete or can be seen. Example: The starry night sky looked so beautiful that it kept me awake. VISUAL IMAGERY
AUDITORY IMAGERY – something that you can hear through your mind’s ears Example: We were welcomed by the chirping of the birds. AUDITORY IMAGERY
OLFACTORY IMAGERY – pertains to odors, scents, or the sense of smell Example: The aroma of the coffee is enough to keep me awake. OLFACTORY IMAGERY
GUSTATORY IMAGERY – pertains to flavors or sense of taste Example: Last night, I ate the sweetest mango in my whole life. GUSTATORY IMAGERY
TACTILE IMAGERY – pertains to physical textures or the sense of touch. Example: The softness of the silk caressed my skin. TACTILE IMAGERY
THERMAL IMAGERY – something that depicts temperature Example: When we went to Alaska, everyone wore thick clothes because of the merciless coldness of the place. Other types of imagery
EROTIC IMAGERY – something that suggests sensation and feeling. Example: I shivered when he suddenly whispered in my ear. Other types of imagery
ACTIVITY 1: Directions: Identify the type of imagery used in each sentence.
1. His wife ordered a luscious wine for dinner. 2. The group of friends were all annoyed by the clicking of pen. 3. Today’s weather was too hot to handle.
4. Krishna’s dark eyes showed her forming tears. 5. My grandfather’s rough hands is an evidence of years of hard work.
Directions: Write a sentence that uses one of the types of imagery.
FIGURES OF SPEECH
Figures of speech refers to words or phrases which have a different meaning from its literal or ordinary meanings.
Simile It is a comparison of two unlikely things using like or as. Examples: The poster is as pretty as a bouquet of flowers. She runs like a cheetah.
metaphor It is a comparison of two unlikely things that does not include the word like or as. We do this by describing a person or object by referring to something that we think has similar characteristics. Examples: This room is an oven. The puppy is a bundle of joy.
personification It is an act of giving human qualities to non-human things. Examples: The sun sings every morning. The playground invites us to come and play.
Hyperbole It is used to show extreme exaggeration. Examples: I'm so hungry I could eat a horse. The building could touch the clouds.
onomatopoeia A word that sounds like the noise or action it is describing. A word’s pronunciation imitates its sound. The jet zoomed across the sky. The old car clattered down the street. Examples:
The pen is mightier than the sword . From the cradle to the grave . METONYMY the substitution or replacement of the name of a concrete object or thing that is closely associated or connected with a word or concept for the word or concept itself. Examples:
SYNECDOCHE the use of a part of an object to represent a whole, or inversely naming a whole to signify the part - *similar with Metonymy to some extent but they are not the same at all His parents bought him a new set of wheel s. All hands at work Examples:
ASSONANCE the repetition of lines of verse of the same vowel sound. “…on a proud round cloud in white high night.” Cl a p your h a nds, a nd st a mp your feet. The sun rose h i gh in the br i ght sk y. Examples:
alliteration It is when words in a phrase start with same letter or sound. M ary read a m agazine last M onday with his M om at the m all. The child b ounces the b all in the b ackyard. Examples:
the use of indirect reference of people, place, thing or idea regarding cultural, mystical, or political concept ALLUSION Our new classmate is an Einstein in examinations. The smell of donut is kryptonite to me. If I’m not home by curfew, I might turn into a pumpkin. Examples:
ANTONOMASIA a kind of metonymy in which a phrase takes the place of a proper name. “Oh, look! The great chef has arrived. He’s such a good guy, I enjoy his company so much! I just hope he’s Mr. Right. Examples:
call to a person, a thing or a personified idea which is not really present. APOSTROPHE Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are. Welcome, O life! Alarm clock, please don’t fail me. Seven, you are my lucky number! Examples:
Combines two seemingly contradictory or incongruous words for sharp emphasis or effect. OXYMORON You are perfectly imperfect made for me. This is another fine mess you have got us into. The comedian was seriously funny. You are clearly confused by the situation you have found yourself in. Examples:
a statement that appears to be self-contradictory or even illogical but which can actually be true. PARADOX You have to spend money to make money. Slow and steady wins the race. “I can resist anything but temptation”- Oscar Wilde Examples:
the use of an adjective or descriptive phrase that is deployed to point out the distinctive characteristic of deity, person, animal, or thing EPITHET That man is the swift-footed Achilles Examples:
refers to the name of a person or deity commonly associated with some widely recognized trait or characteristic. EPONYM Athena for wisdom Odysseus for adventure Penelope for faithfulness Examples:
ACTIVITY 1: Directions: Read the text below and identify the lines that use imagery. Label the line with the type of imagery used.
AFTER ALL L ang Leav I felt you again in my sleep last night. Like always my dreams of you are peripheral. An overheard conversation where your name is mentioned; a letter in my hand I try desperately to read before I wake. A Styrofoam coffee cup and half-read book on an empty table where I knew you were just minutes before. It’s as though my dreams are a mirror of my waking world, like finding myself walking down on the street where I could have sworn I caught a glimpse of you, only to look again and realize it wasn’t you after all.
ACTIVITY 2: Directions: Identify the lines in the poem that use figure of speech and label each line with the figure speech employed.
ACTIVITY 3: Direction: Make a venn diagram to compare and contrast Imagery and Figures of Speech.
ACTIVITY 4: Direction: Compose a 3-paragraph essay with 3-5 sentences per paragraph about your experiences during this pandemic. Imagery and Figures of Speech must be applied. ·In 5 sentences, share the importance of using imagery and figures of speech in writing.