Figurative Language _4_10_11

Figurative: When words or groups of words are altered to mean something else. Literal: When words or groups of words do not deviate from their meaning. “She’s all skin and bones.” These altered meanings away from literal meaning: figures of speech Hyperbole exaggeration used to create a strong impression The suitcase weighed a ton. Idiom expressions specific to a group of people: interjected into natural speech: “tongue in cheek” Metaphor a devise used in literature, poetry and song lyrics “Juliet is the sun” (literary metaphor) Simile describes two unlike nouns to have similar meanings “Juliet is like the sun”. Idioms: Usually special to one language, (sometimes called sayings) and cannot be translated word for word such as: “get away with murder” “can of worms” http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/idioms/r.html http://www.idiomsite.com/ Metaphors: Used in literature, poetry and song lyrics. A metaphorical concept can be a creative devise to be utilized by the speaker. Devices: Symbolism and Imagery . Weather: “You are the Sunshine of My Life That’s why I’ll always be around “ Relationships: “Bridge Over Troubled Water I will ease you mind What does the bridge symbolize, and what relationship does it have with troubled water? What does the troubled water symbolize? What is the big idea? Time: “Both Sides Now’ it’s love’s illusions I recall”