Thursday 23rd April 2020

LO: To plan a poem using figurative language

What Is Figurative Language?

Figurative language is a way of using words to compare something to something else – beyond the literal meaning.

Figurative language is used for emphasis and impact.

I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!

She ran as fast as lightning.

His team was on top of the world after winning the championship game.

Why Use Figurative Language?

Figurative language makes our writing more interesting. It also helps the reader create a mental image of our meaning.

Which sounds more interesting?

We are alike.

OR

We are two peas in a pod.

Types of Figurative Language

Here are a few types we will discuss:

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Hyperbole

Simile

A simile compares two things by using the words ‘like’ or ’as.’

Your eyes sparkle like diamonds.

The classroom looked like a tornado had gone through!

I tiptoed as quietly as a mouse.

Similes always include the words ‘like’ or ’as.’

Metaphor

A metaphor compares one thing to another without using ‘like’ or ‘as.’

Laughter is music for the soul.

You are my sunshine.

Those ideas are food for thought.

Metaphors say one thing is another.

Personification

Personification gives human qualities to animals, non-living objects or ideas.

The stars danced in the sky.

In the jungle, the lion sings tonight.

That cake is calling my name.

Personification gives something non-human the qualities of a person.

Hyperbole

Hyperbole is obvious exaggeration to make a point.

She knows everything about math!

You are the best teacher in the entire universe.

My hands are ice cold!

Similes and metaphors can also be examples of hyperbole.

Quiz

Can you correctly identify the type of figurative language?

Simile, Metaphor, Personification or Hyperbole?

My phone shouted at me from the other side of the room.

Simile, Metaphor, Personification or Hyperbole?

My phone shouted at me from the other side of the room.

Personification

Simile, Metaphor, Personification or Hyperbole?

His heart was broken.

Simile, Metaphor, Personification or Hyperbole?

His heart was broken.

Metaphor

Simile, Metaphor, Personification or Hyperbole?

Your name sounds like music to my ears!

Simile, Metaphor, Personification or Hyperbole?

Your name sounds like music to my ears!

Simile

Simile, Metaphor, Personification or Hyperbole?

There’s no river wide enough, to keep me from getting to you.

Simile, Metaphor, Personification or Hyperbole?

There’s no river wide enough, to keep me from getting to you.

Hyperbole

Your task: Poetry!

Poems use figurative language to express feelings and events like George Szirtes did in his poem ‘The Great Fire of London’.

Lots of people have been getting excited that the weather is becoming a lot warmer and more ‘summer-like’ recently.

You are going to spend the rest of the week writing a poem about summertime in your local area. Look outside the window or if you can, go to your garden or for a walk and spend time observing the sounds, sights, smells, tastes and touch/feelings. Complete a plan for your poem using figurative language. See the next slide for challenges and examples.

(Remember to follow social distancing guidelines if you do go for a walk/leave your house)

Planning: Summer poem

Sights Sounds Smells Tastes Touch/feeling

FlowersPeopleShopsSunglasses

Peace QuietRunners running

BBQ Coffeeswarmth

Drink HappySmileyWant to run around

Garden equipmentGrassy lawn

Using the five senses as your planning guide, what do you see/hear/smell/taste and touch/feel in the summer weather?

Challenge 1: Complete with your initial ideas

Challenge 1 GPQ: add in description and figurative language to your ideas

Planning: Summer poem

Sights Sounds Smells Tastes Touch/feeling

Millions of fluorescentflowers

People flocking to the shops like penguins

Shady sunglasses

Screams and squeals swaying in the breeze

Runners running, panting like a Labrador

Busy bees buzzing

Burning BBQs

Cooling coffees

Sun cream spread to protect

Sweet, ice-cold lemonade

Succulent swirls of ice cream

stale water-gun droplets

Sticky sun cream layers

Million blades of grass, tickling my feet

Happiness is an ice lolly,dripping on my toes

Using the five senses as your planning guide, what do you see/hear/smell/taste and touch/feel in the summer weather?

Challenge 2 and 3: Complete with your ideas and add figurative devices. Use the poster to help you

Challenge 2 and 3 GPQ: Why is figurative language useful when writing poetry?