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Microclase1 Figures of Speech
Microclase1 Figures of Speech
Block 3
Figures of Speech
Last class…
we identified the main
parts of a story.
Today…
we will study figures of speech used
in literature.
Today…
objectives
definition
First activity
Types of figures of speech
Second activity
feedback and closure
Learning Objectives
Swift, T and A. Dessner. (2020). Cardigan [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Folklore [CD]. New York: Republic. (2020).
Simile
A comparison of two things using
the words "like" or "as."
I knew you
Leavin' like a father
Running like water, I
And when you are young, they assume
you know nothing.
Swift, T and A. Dessner. (2020). Cardigan [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Folklore [CD]. New York: Republic. (2020).
Simile
A comparison of two things using
the words "like" or "as."
I knew you
Leavin' like a father
Running like water, I
And when you are young, they assume
you know nothing.
Swift, T and A. Dessner. (2020). Cardigan [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Folklore [CD]. New York: Republic. (2020).
Metaphor
Creates a comparison by stating that
one thing is another or that one thing
does the actions of another.
Swift, T and J. Antonoff. (2020). Mirrorball [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Folklore [CD]. New York: Republic. (2020).
Metaphor
Creates a comparison by stating that
one thing is another or that one thing
does the actions of another.
Swift, T and J. Antonoff. (2020). Mirrorball [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Folklore [CD]. New York: Republic. (2020).
Metaphor
Creates a comparison by stating that
one thing is another or that one thing
does the actions of another.
Swift, T and J. Antonoff. (2020). Mirrorball [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Folklore [CD]. New York: Republic. (2020).
Personification
Attributing human characteristics to
an inanimate object, animal, or
abstract idea.
Swift, T. and J. Antonoff. (2019). Death by a Thousand Cuts. [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Lover [CD]. New York: Republic. (2019).
Personification
Attributing human characteristics to
an inanimate object, animal, or
abstract idea.
Swift, T. and J. Antonoff. (2019). Death by a Thousand Cuts. [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Lover [CD]. New York: Republic. (2019).
Personification
Attributing human characteristics to
an inanimate object, animal, or
abstract idea.
Swift, T. and J. Antonoff. (2019). Death by a Thousand Cuts. [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Lover [CD]. New York: Republic. (2019).
Hyperbole
An extremely exaggerated meaning
that adds more dramatic meaning.
Swift, T. and A. Dessner. (2020). It's Time to Go. [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Evermore Deluxe Editi [CD]. New York: Republic.
(2020).
Hyperbole
An extremely exaggerated meaning
that adds more dramatic meaning.
Swift, T. and A. Dessner. (2020). It's Time to Go. [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Evermore Deluxe Editi [CD]. New York: Republic.
(2020).
Hyperbole
An extremely exaggerated meaning
that adds more dramatic meaning.
Swift, T. and A. Dessner. (2020). It's Time to Go. [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Evermore Deluxe Editi [CD]. New York: Republic.
(2020).
Onomatopoeia
When we use words that are inspired
by the sounds of living or inanimate
biengs in nature
Swift, T., J. Antonoff, Sounwave and K. Beats. (2023). Karma. [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Midnights [CD]. New York: Republic.
(2023).
Onomatopoeia
When we use words that are inspired
by the sounds of living or inanimate
biengs in nature
Swift, T., J. Antonoff, Sounwave and K. Beats. (2023). Karma. [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Midnights [CD]. New York: Republic.
(2023).
Onomatopoeia
When we use words that are inspired
by the sounds of living or inanimate
biengs in nature
Swift, T., J. Antonoff, Sounwave and K. Beats. (2023). Karma. [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Midnights [CD]. New York: Republic.
(2023).
Anaphora
Repetition of a word or phrase at the
beginning of successive sentences.
Swift, T. (2014). This Love [Recorded by T. Swift]. On 1989 [CD]. Nashville: Big Machine. (2014).
Anaphora
Repetition of a word or phrase at the
beginning of successive sentences.
Swift, T. (2014). This Love [Recorded by T. Swift]. On 1989 [CD]. Nashville: Big Machine. (2014).
Anaphora
Repetition of a word or phrase at the
beginning of successive sentences.
Swift, T. (2014). This Love [Recorded by T. Swift]. On 1989 [CD]. Nashville: Big Machine. (2014).
Assignment 1:
Identifying the different figures of speech in the
lyrics of your favorite song.
1. Analyze your lyrics carefully.
2. Identify any figures of speech you may find by
highlighting and labeling them correctly
Wrap-up
What are figures of speech?
Why do authors use figures of
speech?
Can you give an example of a figure
of speech?