What's on the menu for today: simile, metaphor, onamonapea, alliteration, paradox, or idiom? Today in class we had a little of all. I had the students get into groups and write examples of the different forms of figurative language. I absolutely love language, so I really enjoyed this activity. Each group was to write as many examples of each type of language in a certain amount of time. I would wander the room making sure the students understood the concept and suggesting some ideas. One of the hardest ones for the kids was thinking about examples of a paradox. I looked on line for examples to share. These were my favorites:
The below statement is false.
The above statement is true.
You will not be hired until you get some experience.
Don't go near the water until you learn how to swim.
Man A: Man B is a liar.
Man B: Man A is telling the truth.
What are your favorite paradoxes? (What is the plural form for paradox anyway?)
2 comments:
I think that would be "paradoxi," if you will. (lol)
The Chinese have a character that means paradix, when broken down to the different parts shows a man who sells sheilds so strong that no spear can pierce it and also sells spears so strong that it will penetrate any sheild. I think we also have a saying that describes that: Talking out both sides of your mouth!
Cute! :) Clever!
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