literal vs. figurative language
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Literal vs. Figurative Language. Literal and Figurative Language. There are two ways to understand our spoken communication: 1. Literal Language 2. Figurative Languag e. http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v =1H8KKXyQr4E. To write or say something that means its actual definition - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Literal vs. Figurative Language
There are two ways to understand our spoken communication:
1. Literal Language
2. Figurative Language
Literal and Figurative Language
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H8KKXyQr4E
Literal Language• To write or say something that means its actual
definition
• It states exactly what it means
• It stays the same all the time
Literal Language Example
Figurative Language Example
I spent $30 on video games today.
I spent a ton of money on video games today.
I’m really hungry. I could eat a cow!
Figurative Language•Words or phrases that mean something different than what it actually says
•Figurative is an antonym (means the opposite) of literal
•It is language that your brain has to FIGURE out
Figurative Language•There is room for interpretation
•It does NOT mean exactly what it sounds like
•A person has to make a 'smart' guess based on what is happening in the environment or with the person when the language is being used
Clips• Figurative language in songs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtCXaQ9nvOY
• Figurative language in movies/TV shows: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14SEC1vuvoc
• Idioms in Shows: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f-bwtOs6yI (0.20-1.00)
• Literal and Figurative: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITnX68RXccY
Show me what Idioms you know• Complete worksheet independently
Example: A Piece of Cake
Literal Language
Walter and Dennis are high school students.They're talking about a recent math test they took.
Walter: "What did you think about that math exam Dennis?”Dennis: "I think that it was pretty easy.”Walter: "Ya, it only took me 15 minutes to finish.”Dennis: "Me too. I was finished in no time.”Walter: "The exam sure could have been a lot more difficult.”Dennis: "True, but I'm glad that it was a piece of cake!"
Figurative Language
Example: A Piece of Cake
A simple task that is easily accomplished.
Figurative Language
Literal Language
Example: Raining Cats & Dogs
It is raining very hard.
Figurative Language
Example: Ants in Your Pants
Literal Language
Nancy's 8 year-old son has ants in his pants because he is going to his first football game tomorrow. He’s so excited.
Robert had ants in his pants because he had a presentation to give in his business class.
Figurative Language
Example: Ants in your Pants
Not being able to sit still because you are very excited or worried about something
Figurative Language
Literal Language
Example: An Arm and A Leg
Figurative Language
Ex: These Patriots tickets cost us an arm and a leg!
Figurative Language
Example: An Arm & A Leg
To be very expensive.
Done:
IDIOM DRAWING ACTIVITY
IDIOMS:
• Once in a blue moon
• A penny for your thoughts
• Deer in the headlights
Figurative Language in…
• Commercials: http://classroommagic.blogspot.com/2013/02/teaching-figurative-language-with.html
• Activity: Happy as a …….
Find Figurative Language in Songs
• Eye of the Tiger- http://safeshare.tv/w/YyZJUUtonQ
Project
1. Identify one idiom- Give a literal and figurative representation- Determine the meaning of each idiom
2. Pick a song - Identify 3-5 idioms - Determine the meaning of each idiom
Optional: Suggest a clip/show that uses an idiom