Figurative Language Infographic

Repetition

Imagery

Symbolism

Irony

Onomatopoeia

Puns

Alliteration

Allusion

Personification

Idiom

Hyperbole

Oxymoron

Simile & Metaphor

Figurative language is a non-literal decription used to give meaning to writing. Usually it details writing in a creative way that can be connected.Lenguaje figurativo es una descripcion no literal que le da otra significancia a escritura. Usualmente esto detalla escritura en una forma creativa que puede ser connectada

What is Figurative Language?

Types of Figurative Language

Definition

Hyperbole

A hyperbole (pronounced Hi-per-bo-lee) is a figure of speech that usually involves an exaggeration Ex: "That is going to take a billion of years to finish!" or "You almost killed me!" Hiperbole - es un tipo de discurso que normalmente envolucra una exageracion Ej: "Eso te va a tardar un billon de anos para terminarlo" o "Casi me matas!

Onomatopoeia

This is used to spell out the sound something makesExamples: BOOM! WOW! CRASH! BUZZZZZ! onomatopeya Esto se usa para escribir el sonido que algo hace Ejemplos: KABOOM! WOW! CRASH! BUZZZZZ!

Puns

A pun is a play on words, specially words that sound like other words like homophones, these are commonly known as dad jokesEx: What did the house wear to prom? Address retruécano Esto es un juego de palabras, especialmente palabras que se escuchan como otras palabras o Homofonos, en ingles son considerados chistes de padres Ej: Quien no vive para sirvir, no sirve para vivir

Whispers of the Moon The night is like a blanket, soft and soothing, that has us held in her hands It wraps the world in peace, with stars as guides, to the faraway dreamlands. The moon’s a silver mirror, shining bright, reflecting what can not be seen by the sun A beacon in the quiet, calming light that serves to protect its chosen one The moon whispers gently, a song to the trees, and gentle flowers that serenely gleam from its light Singing with the wind, a melody in the breeze that only knows to invite. Not completely still, flowers swaying to the timid wind A field full of blossoms, rippling and that seem to never end The stars, a thousand eyes, blink and stare, Protecting the souls that are open and bare As if they hold the night’s secrets, hidden there. Treating its lively siblings with glittering care. As those who seek to end their days with the farewell of the sunrays The night and moon begin to wake And all around, the world feels like a lake— A still and calm reflection, that still thrives to show it is alive, Not a space that is empty, even using the clouds as dye. In the sky, the stars speak in a glittering dullness, Each one a tiny fire that guide its followers and seen as beauties that are harmless So look up at the moon's gentle radiance, Think of the night, that protects Earth’s inhabitants no matter the gradience A time of peace, tranquility and gentle bond That will protect us now and until infinity and beyond..

Oxymoron

An Oxymoron are two words seen side by side, that have contradicting meanings Un oximoron son dos palabras que estan lado a lado, que tienen significania contraria (un contrasentido) Ex: Love Hate or Living Dead Ej: Amor Odio o Muerto viviente

A metaphor is similar to similes with the difference being that the words like or as are NOT used. A comparison that does NOT use "like" or "as" Una metafora es muy smilar a un simil con la unica diferencia siendo que NO usa la palabra "como" En otras palabras, es una comparision que NO usa "como" Ex: The old man is an owl. Ej: El viejito es un buho.

Metaphor

Simile

A simile is used to make a comparison using the words "like" or "as"Una simil se usa para hacer una comparasion usando la palabra comoEx: The old man is like an owl/the old man is as wise as an owl. Ej: El viejito es como un buho/el viejito es igual de sabio como un buho

Personification

Personification is when a human action or aspect is given to something that does not have lifeEx: The wind whispered a soft melody on the beautiful spring day. The flowered danced as the cars drove by Personificacion es cuando le das una accion de humanos o un aspecto humano a algo que no tiene vida Ej: El viento susurraba una suave melodía en el hermoso día de primavera Las flores bailaban mientras los carros las pasaban

Symbolism

Symbolism uses specific words or symbols that convey a specific meaning or feeling; using symbols to represent something else; some symbols are universalEx: Skull - Danger or Red = Danger/stop Blue=Depressed or sad or Yellow = Caution Sibolism usa palabras especificas o simbolos que muestran un significado especifico o un sentimiento; usando simbolos para representar algo mas; algunos simbolos son UNIVERSALES Ej: Calavera - Peligro Rojo - Peligro/Parar Azul= Depresion/Tristeza Amarillo=Caucion/Con Cuidado

A single flower, fragile and small, Stood isolated, near the garden wall. Its petals, a delicate hue, Like a precious jewel, kissed by morning dew. The sun, a warm and radiant fire, Filled it with hope, and a grand desire. But winds, like shadows, with whispers so rude, Tried to separate it, misunderstood. It fought with a fervor, strong and bright, Holding its stem, with all its might. For within its heart, a familiar grace, A strength hidden, in that lonely place. Though dangers arose, with a terrible sound, Its roots held firm, to the solid ground. And the flower bloomed, a visible sign, That even small things, can truly shine.

Short Poem

Alliteration

Alliteration is when consonant sounds of words that are near each other repeat, this is similar to tongue twisters but it does not have to be long or full sentences.Ex: Peter Piper packed a pack of pickled pepper or Timothy took time to finish the work La aliteración es cuando se repiten sonidos consonantes de palabras que están cerca unas de otras, esto es similar a los trabalenguas pero no tienen que ser oraciones largas o completas. Ej: Tres Tristes Tigres Tragaban Trigo en un Trigal. En un Trigal, Tres tristes tigres tragaban Trigo. o Timoteo tomo tiempo para terminar su trabajo

Repetition

Noting a word or group of words that constantly repeats, showing that it has significanceRepeticion Notando que una palabra o varias se repiten para mostrar significancia

Imagery

Gving a visual description Ex: The girl ran throughout the breezy field as the gentle scent of the flower field danced around her Imagenes Usando una descripcion visual Ej: La nina coria alrededor del campo ventoso mientras el sueve olor a flores bailaba alrededor de ella

An idiom is a phrase that is not literal but conveys a specific meaning through a short story, typically Idioms have a backstory that reveal their meaningEx: Saved by the bell (Comes from boxing, when a boxer that was about to lose, is "saved" by the end bell that lets them know it is over) Example of use: I was just about to get a speeding ticket but I was saved by the bell when the cop got called to an emergency and was left with a warning. Un modismo es una frase que no es literal pero da un significado especifico, tipicamente la frase tiene un origin que revela el significado Ej: Salvado por la campana (Esto viene del Boxeo, cuando un boxador esta por perder pero suena la campana que los "Salva" de un knockout. Ejemplo que muestra su uso: Estaba apunto de recibir un ticket de alta velocidad pero me salva la campana cuando el policia recibio otra emergencia y me dejo ir con una advertencia

Idiom

Irony

Irony is an expression that usually means the opposite of what is stated; A contradictory statement. There are three types of ironysIronia is una expression que tipicamente significa lo contrario de lo que dice. Hay tres tipos de IroniaVerbal Irony - When someone saids something but they mean the opposite: Sarcasm Ironia Verbal - Cuando alguien dice algo pero significa lo contrario Ex: "Could this day get any better!" Steve states as he gets back up from tripping on a banana. Ej: "Me pregunto si esto dia no podria ser mejor!" Dice Steve cuando se levanta despues de tropesarse sobre un platano Situational Irony: The opposite of what is expected happens Ironia Situacional: Lo contrario de lo que uno espera, pasa Ex: Firefighter's house burns down from electrical fire/Police officer gets robbed Ej: La casa de un bombero se quema/ Le roban a un Policia Dramatic Irony: The audience knows what is going to happen but the characters do not Ironia Dramatica: La audiencia sabe lo que va a pasar y los personajes no lo saben Ex: In Romeo & Juliet, the audience knows that Juliet is not dead (she faked it) but Romeo does not know, leading to his death (Suicide) Ej: En Romeo y Julieta, la audiencia sabe que Julieta no esta muerta (Falsifico su muerte) pero Romeo no lo sabe y eso termina con su muerte (Suicidio)

Allusion

An allusion is a form of figurative language that usually refers to something else like an old classic story, the bible or any story that does not have a direct connection to the storyUna alusion es una forma de lenguaje figurativo que usualmente se refiere a algo mas como una historia classica, la biblia o una historia que no tiene una connexion directa a la historiaAnime Allusion Example: Red Apples are often seen in Death Note. Apples in stories are usually associated with temptation and are largely connected to the bible with the story of Adam and Eve, although the forbidden fruit isn't stated if it is an apple. Ejemple de una Alusion en Anime: Manzanas rojas se ven frecuentemente en Death Note. Manzanas en historia tipicamente son asosciadas con la tentacion y generialmente se connectan con la bible con la historia de Adan y Eva, aunque la biblia nunca menciona que es la fruta prohibida. In literature: A common trope used is the tragic love of Romeo & Juliet (Ex: The Fault in our Stars, The Great Gatsby). Another common allusion is found on the cover of the twilight book with the Apple which is often associated with the forbidden fruit mention in the book of Genesis En literetura: Un tema common que se usa es el amor tragico de Romeo y Julieta (Ej: Bajo La Misma Estrella, El Gran Gatsby). Otra alusion que se encuentra, esta en la portada de Crepusculo es la manzana, esto tipicamente se asocia con la fruta prohibida que se menciona en el libro de Genesis.