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Meaning of literal Define and list
and figurative
language.
figures of speech.
Difference Identify figures
between literal of speech and
and Figurative
language given sentences.
Problem-Solution
 Literal
Language versus
Figurative
Language
Reporter: Basilio, Claui
Channel S.
Literal Language
Example: The
Uses words in wolf
their was senses. It is
ordinary
the opposite of figurative language. If
atrocious.
you tell someone is standing on a diving
board to jump in the pool, you are
The meaning of the word
speaking literally.
atrocious in this sentence is
horrifyingly wicked.
Figurative Language
It Example:
is a writing or speech
I thought the not
testmeant to on
we took be
interpreted
Friday wasliterally.
a piece ofIt cake.
is often used to
create vivid expressions by setting up
comparisons
The meaningbetween dissimilar
of the phrase things.
"piece of
cake" means that I thought the test we
took was easy.
 Figures of Simil
Speech
It is a word or e
phrase that metapho
possesses a separate
r
meaning from its
literal definition.
Personificati
on
Symbo
l
 Simil
e
A simile compares two apparently different
things and directly states the comparison by
using the word like or as.

Examples:

The willow is as sleek as a fashion model.

They fought like cats and
dogs.
You were as brave as a lion.
 Metaphor
A metaphor compares two apparently different
things but suggests the comparison instead of
using like or as to state it directly.

Example:

The moon was a ghostly ship tossed upon

turbulent seas.

The calm lake was a mirror.

 Personification
Personification is a type of metaphor that talks about
something inhuman as if it were human, giving it human
qualities or having to engage in human activities.

Examples:

The rain is singing you a lullaby.

Kathleen’s alarm clock yells at her to get out of bed every

morning.

Ms. Pamela heard the last piece of chicken joy calling out
her name.
 Symbo
meaning beyond its literall meaning. It usually
It is a person, place, event, or object that has a

stands for an abstract idea or a range of related

ideas like nationalism and courage.

Examples: He is a rock.

Life is a roller-coaster.
 Simile Metapho
Similes r
Metaphors directly state
use like and as to a comparison.
directly create the
comparison. Example:  “Life is a
highway.”
Example: “Life is
like a box of
chocolates.”
 Personificatio Symbol
Personification is
n
giving human traits A symbol is an object,
(qualities, feelings, action, or idea that
action, or represents something
characteristics) to non- other than itself, often of
living objects (things, a more abstract nature.
colors, qualities, or
ideas). Example: Love is a
jewel.
Example: The stars
danced playfully in the
moonlit sky.
Pattern of Idea Development; Problem-
Solution
Problem-Solution pattern of
idea development clearly
states a problem, analyzes a
problem, and proposes a
solution to the problem.
Thank
You!