Figures of Speech

Grade 1045 min

Learning Objective

I can identify and explain the function of common figures of speech, such as simile, metaphor, and personification, in written texts.

Lesson Flow

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7 min

Figures of speech

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Identify the figure of speech used in the following sentence and explain its function: "The complaints were a tidal wave." Identify the figure of speech used in the following sentence and explain its function: "The trees were dancing in the breeze."

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