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    Analyze Figurative Language

    Introduce

    Figurative language is language that communicates ideas beyond the literal meaning of the
    words. Writers use figurative language to develop descriptions and explain unfamiliar or
    difficult ideas for readers.

    Learn

    Writers use figurative language to emphasize and explain complex ideas and descriptions in
    both literary and nonfiction texts.

    In literary texts, figurative language contributes to mood, or the feeling or atmosphere created
    by the writer. In nonfiction texts, figurative language helps establish the writer’s tone, or
    attitude toward a subject.

    The two old friends faced each other, By comparing their stares to icy
    arms crossed, their stares as icy as the glasses of water, the writer
    glasses of water that stood between develops the description of two
    them on the table. angry friends, creating a tense,
    hostile mood.

    As news of the plague spread, people By comparing the behavior of


    fled the towns. Like dogs darting people to that of panicking dogs,
    under beds at the sound of thunder, the writer illustrates and
    they ran from their homes and took emphasizes a complex idea, creating
    shelter in barns across the a terrified and disturbed tone.
    countryside.
    Here are a few common types of figurative language:

    Type Definition Example and Explanation

    Simile Similes compare two unlike things Having a cat is like having a best
    by using the words like or as. friend.

    The comparison emphasizes the idea


    that a cat can provide
    companionship and love.

    Metaphor Metaphors compare two unlike The Internet, for people who have
    things by saying that one thing is never used it, is just a confusing
    another, but metaphors do not use maze of twists and turns leading
    like or as. nowhere.

    The comparison emphasizes the


    sense of frustration and confusion
    people may feel when first using the
    Internet.

    Personification Personification is a type of A dictionary quite happily assists


    figurative language in which an anyone who needs to know a word’s
    object, animal, or idea is given meaning.
    human qualities.
    A dictionary doesn’t have human
    emotions, and it doesn’t want to
    help anyone. However, the use of
    personification creates a friendly and
    positive tone.

    Idiom Idioms are common expressions Sometimes, it’s difficult for two
    that can’t be understood from the people to see eye to eye.
    meaning of their separate words.
    The expression see eye to eye, makes
    little sense on its own, yet English-
    speakers may hear it so often that
    they no longer even notice it.

    A few common idioms in English


    include—
    Type Definition Example and Explanation

     see eye to eye (agree)


     let the cat out of the bag
    (reveal a secret)
     a piece of cake (something
    easily done)

    Hyperbole Hyperbole is the use of A bad comedy tries to create humor


    exaggeration for effect. by having a character make millions
    and millions of mistakes as the plot
    develops.

    The exaggeration emphasizes the


    idea that comedies may rely on a
    character’s foolish behavior far too
    often.
    Practice and Apply

    As you read any type of text—a poem, short story, article, or argument, for example—look for
    and consider the meanings and purposes of the figurative language it includes.

    First, identify the title and genre (or type) of text you’re reading. Then, note examples of
    figurative language that you discover. Finally, explain the meaning and effects of each instance
    of figurative language you’ve noted. Analyze both a literary and a nonfiction text.

    Literary Text

    Title:

    Genre:

    Example Meaning and Purpose

    Simile

    Metaphor

    Personification

    Idiom

    Hyperbole
    Nonfiction Text

    Title:

    Genre:

    Example Meaning and Purpose

    Simile

    Metaphor

    Personification

    Idiom

    Hyperbole

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