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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Draft 3- Figurative Language, to paint unique,descriptive pictures in the readers mind by adding human qualities and comparisons Original- It was a windy day. Using Figurative Language- The wind racing though air was a speeding bullet. (personification and metaphor), interesting, descriptive writing that can not be accomplished using literal language. which will lead to several increased literacy skills, students to enjoy writing since they can express their thoughts in a more creative way leading to higher levels of literacy in our students and movement down the path to college readiness., to create vivid communication by using outrageous images to describe ordinary things Original- I have a lot of homework. Using Figurative Language- I have homework piled to the ceiling. (hyperbole), language that uses words and expressions with a meaning that it differemt from the literal interpretation writers use figurative language to create vivid communication, Original- It was a windy day. Using Figurative Language- The wind racing though air was a speeding bullet. (personification and metaphor) which results in interesting, descriptive writing that can not be accomplished using literal language., What is Figurative Langauge and Why Is It Important? it can be defined as language that uses words and expressions with a meaning that it differemt from the literal interpretation, language that uses words and expressions with a meaning that it differemt from the literal interpretation writers use figurative language to grab the reader's attention, to add interest and excitement to their writing by adding humor and phrasing Original- Good luck at the performance. Using figurative language- See you later! Break a leg! (idioms), several increased literacy skills that can motivate students to read more and enjoy what they are reading, several increased literacy skills and can encourage students to enjoy writing since they can express their thoughts in a more creative way, language that uses words and expressions with a meaning that it differemt from the literal interpretation writers use figurative language to paint unique,descriptive pictures in the readers mind, several increased literacy skills which can help develop better visual images that can aid in increased comprehension of a story/piece of writing, language that uses words and expressions with a meaning that it differemt from the literal interpretation writers use figurative language to add interest and excitement to their writing, students to read more and enjoy what they are reading that will help in all curricular areas and lead to higher levels of literacy in our students and movement down the path to college readiness., to grab the reader's attention by adding sounds and comparisons Orignal- The rollercoaster was fast! Using figurative language- Zoom! The rollercoaster was as fast as lightning! (onomatopoeia and similie), Original- I have a lot of homework. Using Figurative Language- I have homework piled to the ceiling. (hyperbole) can move toward interesting, descriptive writing that can not be accomplished using literal language., help develop better visual images that can aid in increased comprehension of a story/piece of writing resulting in higher levels of literacy in our students and movement down the path to college readiness., Orignal- The rollercoaster was fast! Using figurative language- Zoom! The rollercoaster was as fast as lightning! (onomatopoeia and similie) causes interesting, descriptive writing that can not be accomplished using literal language.