These words are likely the most recognizable use of figurative language. After the examples and book, i have the students write their own example of that type of figurative language and draw a picture. On the other hand, alliterations, imageries, or onomatopoeias are figurative devices that appeal to the senses of the. Explore how the figurative language of the story works to establish characterization, and how foreshadowing lays out future plot points, with a set of language arts activities. You use and understand figurative language constantly in your everyday conversation, without even thinking about it. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on. For instance, if something terribly embarrassing happened to you, such as talking to your crush with a piece of spinach plastered to your front teeth, you. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is an outsider. What is an example of figurative language in the outsiders. Find examples of figurative language in the outsiders book.
Thats all i can really think of at the momentsorry peoples. This is a alliteration because the socs had caught ponyboy walking home from the movie and they were. Lets take a look at how these types of figurative language were used in the book. One figurative language is when pony and jonny leave the church and dally exclaims. Hinton weaves together a couple of pretty compatible genres to create the overall effect of the outsiders. The outsiders activity figurative language chapters 12. Learning about figurative language by rebecca poetry.
Figurative language and foreshadowing in the outsiders. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative. Figuring out figurative language in the outsiders the great american read. Students page the outsiders chapters 4 5 figurative language objective. These include mood, irony, paradox, oxymoron, allusion, and euphemism figurative language worksheets.
The greasers long, slick hair is a symbol of their gang, both to themselves and to others. If weve covered it already, we discuss and add to our examples on that page. Hinton figurative language board game challenger this is a challenging gane board which will help your students to understand and identify figurative language such as simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, oxymoron, allusion and synecdoche in, the outside. Hintons the outsiders is well known for its relatable characters and plot, but dont forget how effective the book s figurative language can be. This is a alliteration because the socs had caught ponyboy walking home from the movie and they were trying scare him by making those movement. A simile is a figurative language that compares two things that are alike in some way.
Figures of speech such as metaphors, similes, and allusions go beyond the literal meanings of the words to give readers new insights. Figurative language and literary terminology figurative language and sound devices. Figurative language definition, types, and examples. Everything is a matter of life or death, triumph or failure. What are some examples of figurative language in the. Other activities to help include hangman, crossword, word scramble, games, matching, quizes, and tests. The outsiderssimiles, metaphors, and more figurative language. Check out an interactive resource that explores how figurative language comes alive throughout the novel. The blue mustang represents the socs wealth as well as the danger they pose to greasers. Find the most accurate information on the outsiders. Activity ponyboy often uses figurative language to make a point.
The outsiders symbols from litcharts the creators of. In the outsiders, s e hinton uses figurative language and symbolism to reflect the environment in which the socs and the greasers live. Lets take a look at how these types of figurative language were. Symbolism and personification in the outsiders the great. The outsiders film study guide contains a biography of francis ford coppola, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. When you use a metaphor, you make a statement that doesnt literally make sense. The outsiders symbols from litcharts the creators of sparknotes. Tags poetry the outsiders poem sadness outsiders poems. Personification is a type of figurative language which is a figure of speech in which.
Many of the books feature more than one type of figurative language. Hintons novel the outsiders is rich with figurative language which she. Here are a couple examples of metaphors from the book. I looked fearfully over my shoulder and there was twobit, grinning like a chessy cat. For example, ponyboy says of darry, hes got eyes that are like two pieces of pale. What are five metaphors and similes in the outsiders. Where is the figurative language in the outsiders answers. My life is rough, my parents are tough the only friends i have are a bunch of reckless hoods but still i stay locked away in my own. Hintons the outsiders is still relatable to teenagers today, even though it was written more than 50 years ago. Start studying the outsiders chapter 10 figurative language. The outsiders literary elements allusion alliteration the other soc, a tall guy with a semibeatle haircut, turned to marcia.
The outsiders literary elements by ada naab on prezi. Three examples of figurative language in the outsiders. This bundle contains 15 readytouse figurative language worksheets that are perfect for students to learn about and identify the seven common types. This graphic organizer requires students to find examples of different types of figurative language, explain the literal meaning, and illustrate the example. The outsiders chapter 10 figurative language flashcards. The outsiders chapter 11 plot summery key quotations i had the knife i killed bob. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a. Understanding how figurative language creates meaning. Figurative language the outsiders flashcards quizlet. It will also save you the hours that i have spent scouring the novel to find over 150 examples of figurative language such as simile, metaphor, personification, oxymoron, hyperbole, synecdoche and allusion this 16 page activity packet contains 1 two mini lesson handouts which teach your students the concepts of figurative language such as. I just stood there like a bump on a log while they surrounded me. When ponyboy and johnny cut and dye their hair while in hiding theyre taking a symbolic step outside read full symbol analysis the blue mustang.
The outsiders chapter 11 by jason tangjaya on prezi. Figurative language the outsiders simile metaphor personification hyperbole allusion synecdoche identify them interpret them produce them simile a comparison. Similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, analogies, irony. In book 2, chapter 10, in the second paragraph, the first sentence has a good example of figurative language. What is the figurative language on chapter 5 to 6 in the book. Without figurative language, we are robotic outsiders of human experience. Cliche a cliche is an expression that has been used so often that it has become common and sometimes boring. Hintons novel the outsiders is rich with figurative language which she incorporates seamlessly into the novel to enrich the readers experience and understanding of the characters. It is organized by type of literary device and tells you the chapter in which. Figurative language and foreshadowing in the outsiders lesson. Unlike ponyboy, soda never cracked a book or went to the movies.
Hintons the outsiders is well known for its relatable characters and plot, but dont forget how effective the books figurative language can be. The outsiderssimiles, metaphors, and more figurative. Hinton uses figurative language in the outsiders to reveal complex issues about socioeconomics and stereotypes that plagued american youth in the 1950s. The first six slides are presented as a workshop which teaches the concepts on these six types of figurative language using examples from the novel. If we havent covered it, then we just pass it up for now. Well consider their place in your writing, and give some examples to paint a better picture for you.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The outsiders is told in first person point of view ponyboy is the narrator of the outsiders ponyboy, johnny and dallas marcia and steve ponyboy the socs. Three examples of figurative language in the outsiders pen and. So i stood there like a bump on a log while they surrounded me. Figurative language uses figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive, and impactful. After the initial introductions to the characters and the basic conflicts, we find ourselves on a wild ride full of fights, rumbles, shootouts, and the flashing bulbs of newspaper cameras. The figurative language in the outsiders is mostly metaphors and personification. It says in london, he had expected neither to walk on pavements of gold, nor to lie. Figuring out figurative language in the outsiders interactive. What is an example of personification in the outsiders. Alliteration the repetition of the same initial letter, sound, or group of sounds in a series of words.
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