1. Figurative LanguageGrade 8 L.A. Miss Eubank

2. Objectives By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:#1 Define and list three components of figurative language (metaphor, simile, and personification)#2 List three reasons why writers use figurative language#3 Create their own figurative language by revising existing text 3. Jabberwocky Video Clip 4. What is a metaphor? A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object to which it is not literally applicable 5. What is a simile?Comparing two unrelated things using like or as 6. What is personification? Giving human characteristics to inanimate objects 7. Small Group Discussion In groups of 2 or 3 please brainstorm at least one reason why authors use metaphors/similes/personification in their writing 8. Why Use Figurative Language? 1. Phrases can stand for many things at once 2. Reader can interpret their own meaning3. More interesting to read 4. Opens up imagination and creative thinking 9. Understandi ng Language Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun the frumiousBander snatch! 10. Understandi ng Language He left it dead, and with its head He went galumphing back. 11. Jabberwock Summary Why did we examine a nonsensepoem? What strategies can you use to make sense out of a phrase you do not 12. Assignment Create at least one metaphor/simile/personification Phrases do not have to make perfect sense! (Remember our Jabberwocky poem?) On a sheet of paper write out both the literal and figurative meaning and attach to poem 13. Exit Cards 1. What are two reasons for using figurative language in writing? 2. Share your figure of speech you developed today 3. Was there anything from today's lesson I