Advanced English

Block 3
Figures of Speech
Last class…
we identified the main
parts of a story.

Today…
we will study figures of speech used
in literature.
Today…
objectives
definition
First activity
Types of figures of speech

Second activity
feedback and closure
Learning Objectives

1 Identify the main types of 2 Identify examples of

figures of speech used in figures of speech in text.
literature
Figures of Tools that a writer can use

speech to bring their writing to life by expressing

something that doesn't rely on a word's
realistic or literal meaning but makes abstract
comparisons to illustrate the writer's point.
 Intro Activity:
Let's see how much you already
know!

Match the types of figures of Compare with another group.

speech with their examples.
What do all of the fragments
have in common?
All of the
fragments are
• Figures of speech are not only found
from Taylor Swift in formal literature like poetry and
prose.
songs! • Figures can also be found in songs,
brand slogans and in everyday
speech.
• Figures of speech are everywhere.
Simile
A comparison of two things using
the words "like" or "as."

Swift, T and A. Dessner. (2020). Cardigan [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Folklore [CD]. New York: Republic. (2020).
Simile
A comparison of two things using
the words "like" or "as."

I knew you
Leavin' like a father
Running like water, I
And when you are young, they assume
you know nothing.

Swift, T and A. Dessner. (2020). Cardigan [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Folklore [CD]. New York: Republic. (2020).
Simile
A comparison of two things using
the words "like" or "as."

I knew you
Leavin' like a father
Running like water, I
And when you are young, they assume
you know nothing.

Swift, T and A. Dessner. (2020). Cardigan [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Folklore [CD]. New York: Republic. (2020).
Metaphor
Creates a comparison by stating that
one thing is another or that one thing
does the actions of another.

Swift, T and J. Antonoff. (2020). Mirrorball [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Folklore [CD]. New York: Republic. (2020).
Metaphor
Creates a comparison by stating that
one thing is another or that one thing
does the actions of another.

I want you to know

I'm a mirrorball
I'll show you every version of yourself
tonight

Swift, T and J. Antonoff. (2020). Mirrorball [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Folklore [CD]. New York: Republic. (2020).
Metaphor
Creates a comparison by stating that
one thing is another or that one thing
does the actions of another.

I want you to know

I'm a mirrorball
I'll show you every version of yourself
tonight

Swift, T and J. Antonoff. (2020). Mirrorball [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Folklore [CD]. New York: Republic. (2020).
Personification
Attributing human characteristics to
an inanimate object, animal, or
abstract idea.

Swift, T. and J. Antonoff. (2019). Death by a Thousand Cuts. [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Lover [CD]. New York: Republic. (2019).
Personification
Attributing human characteristics to
an inanimate object, animal, or
abstract idea.

I ask the traffic lights if it'll be all right

They say, "I don't know"

Swift, T. and J. Antonoff. (2019). Death by a Thousand Cuts. [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Lover [CD]. New York: Republic. (2019).
Personification
Attributing human characteristics to
an inanimate object, animal, or
abstract idea.

I ask the traffic lights if it'll be all right

They say, "I don't know"

Swift, T. and J. Antonoff. (2019). Death by a Thousand Cuts. [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Lover [CD]. New York: Republic. (2019).
Hyperbole
An extremely exaggerated meaning
that adds more dramatic meaning.

Swift, T. and A. Dessner. (2020). It's Time to Go. [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Evermore Deluxe Editi [CD]. New York: Republic.
(2020).
Hyperbole
An extremely exaggerated meaning
that adds more dramatic meaning.

Fifteen years, fifteen million tears

Begging 'til my knees bled

Swift, T. and A. Dessner. (2020). It's Time to Go. [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Evermore Deluxe Editi [CD]. New York: Republic.
(2020).
Hyperbole
An extremely exaggerated meaning
that adds more dramatic meaning.

Fifteen years, fifteen million tears

Begging 'til my knees bled

Swift, T. and A. Dessner. (2020). It's Time to Go. [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Evermore Deluxe Editi [CD]. New York: Republic.
(2020).
Onomatopoeia
When we use words that are inspired
by the sounds of living or inanimate
biengs in nature

Swift, T., J. Antonoff, Sounwave and K. Beats. (2023). Karma. [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Midnights [CD]. New York: Republic.
(2023).
Onomatopoeia
When we use words that are inspired
by the sounds of living or inanimate
biengs in nature

Sweet like honey, karma is a cat

Purring in my lap 'cause it loves me

Swift, T., J. Antonoff, Sounwave and K. Beats. (2023). Karma. [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Midnights [CD]. New York: Republic.
(2023).
Onomatopoeia
When we use words that are inspired
by the sounds of living or inanimate
biengs in nature

Sweet like honey, karma is a cat

Purring in my lap 'cause it loves me

Swift, T., J. Antonoff, Sounwave and K. Beats. (2023). Karma. [Recorded by T. Swift]. On Midnights [CD]. New York: Republic.
(2023).
Anaphora
Repetition of a word or phrase at the
beginning of successive sentences.

Swift, T. (2014). This Love [Recorded by T. Swift]. On 1989 [CD]. Nashville: Big Machine. (2014).
Anaphora
Repetition of a word or phrase at the
beginning of successive sentences.

This love is good

This love is bad
This love is alive back from the dead,

Swift, T. (2014). This Love [Recorded by T. Swift]. On 1989 [CD]. Nashville: Big Machine. (2014).
Anaphora
Repetition of a word or phrase at the
beginning of successive sentences.

This love is good

This love is bad
This love is alive back from the dead,

Swift, T. (2014). This Love [Recorded by T. Swift]. On 1989 [CD]. Nashville: Big Machine. (2014).
 Assignment 1:
Identifying the different figures of speech in the
lyrics of your favorite song.
1. Analyze your lyrics carefully.
2. Identify any figures of speech you may find by
highlighting and labeling them correctly
 Wrap-up
What are figures of speech?
Why do authors use figures of
speech?
Can you give an example of a figure
of speech?