Figurative Language
a comparison using "like" or "as"
simile
Twinkle twinkle.... star A
How I wonder... are A
Up above..... high B
Like a diamond...... sky B
the "a" and "b" at the end of each line signifies what?
Sensory language is language that involves...
the 5 senses
the life story of a person, as told by himself or herself
autobiography
figurative language, poetry, memoirs, autobiographies
sound words
onomatopoeia
Free verse poetry is poetry that...
follows no rules
What are the 5 senses?
taste, smell, touch, hear, see
a narrative composed from personal experience and communicated at a high emotional level – contains a fictional quality even though the story is true
memoir
this poem
is not really one at all
in fact,
some would say: it's art.
this is an example of what type of poem?
free verse
what is an example of alliteration?
Sally sells seashells by the seashore, etc
An author can decide the shape of the poem. What does it mean by "shape?"
The way the words are written and placed on the page forms a shape or pattern
Which sentence has sensory words? 1 or 2?
1. The long-lasting cabinets are made from the best material, guaranteed for 10 years.
2. Our cabinets remain squeak-and-creak free. That’s guaranteed for 10 years.
2
a story or history of a person
biography
A reference to another piece of literature or to history.
allusion
a comparison of two things
metaphor
How many lines does this poem have?
The Homework Machine,
Oh, the Homework Machine,
Most perfect contraption that's ever been seen.
Just put in your homework, then drop in a dime,
Snap on the switch, and in ten seconds' time,
Your homework comes out, quick and clean as can be.
Here it is— 'nine plus four?' and the answer is 'three.'
Three?
Oh me . . .
I guess it's not as perfect
As I thought it would be.
12
Which sentence has sensory words? 1 or 2?
1. Unfortunately, I’m currently too busy to take on new projects.
2. Unfortunately, my schedule is jam-packed; and I’m unable to squeeze in new projects.
2
A story or a description of events
narrative
Using words to create a picture in the reader’s mind.
imagery
"We waited in line FOREVER" is an example of what type of figurative language?
hyperbole
What is the rhyme scheme of this poem?
The Homework Machine,
Oh, the Homework Machine,
Most perfect contraption that's ever been seen.
Just put in your homework, then drop in a dime,
Snap on the switch, and in ten seconds' time,
Your homework comes out, quick and clean as can be.
Here it is— 'nine plus four?' and the answer is 'three.'
Three?
Oh me . . .
I guess it's not as perfect
As I thought it would be.
How does sensory language enhance poetry and writing?
It adds details that allow the reader to picture and feel the writing
narrative composed from personal experience
memoir
something that stands for itself, but also something larger than itself.
symbol/symbolism