Introduction
We have been studying these 6 types of figurative language in class. Refer to the definitions below and the links with examples below each type.
1. Simile-a comparison of 2 things using like or as
http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-similes.html
2. Metaphor-a comparison of 2 things NOT using like or as
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/metaphor-examples-for-kids.html
3.Personification-giving non human things human qualities
http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-personification-for-kids…
4. Hyperbole-an extreme exaggeration
http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/figurative-language/figurative-langua…
5. Onomatopoeia-natural sounds in word form
http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-onomatopoeia-for-kids.ht…
6. Alliteration-using the same beginning consonant letter in multiple words
http://www.letkidslead.com/Alliteration.aspx
You have been asked to apply these to poems you've read and now it's time to apply it to song lyrics!
Task
Song lyrics and poetry have a lot of examples of figurative language in them. We listened and analyzed "Firework" by Katy Perry. You'll be analyzing a few more song lyrics and/or poems then finding examples of your own.
Process
For each of the listed songs below, print out the lyrics for the date it's due.
1. Underline ALL the examples of figurative language
2. Label what type it is, and if its a simile or metaphor (explain the comparison).
3. If something is repeated, only label it once.
"Roar"-Due Date Thursday May 19th
http://www.songlyrics.com/brad-kavanagh/roar-lyrics/
"The Wind Cries Mary"-Due Date Friday May 20th
http://www.songlyrics.com/hendrix-jimi/the-wind-cries-mary-lyrics/
Final Task: Due Date Wednesday May 25th
On your own, find 12-15 examples of figurative language in songs. Try to use songs that have a few examples of each.
1. Print or write out each of the figurative language along with the song title and artist. Song titles should be in quotes.
2. You must have a total of 12 or more examples of any of the 6 types of figurative language we've studied.
3. If it's repeated, you can only use it once.
5. Format like a booklet with a cover page titled: "Figurative Language Webquest" and your name. 1 page per type of figurative language.
~Song lyrics must not have profanity and must be school appropriate. If you are not sure, ask your parents or myself.
For some sample sites, see below:
Lyrics:
Evaluation
I will grade you based on the neatness and accuracy of your booklet.
Conclusion
What I hope you will gain from this figurative language unit is that you will start to notice and pick up on the colorful way in which things can be stated. It's all around you from what you hear on the radio, what you read in books, and even in the conversations you have on a daily basis. I also hope you will start to use it in your own writing.