Figurative Language
aligned to Cambridge Primary English
Learning Objective
I can identify examples of metaphor, simile, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, and onomatopoeia in sentences.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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A simile compares two unlike things using words such as as or like.
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Metaphor compares two unlike things without using connecting words such as 'as' or 'like'; for example, 'She is a fish'.
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Personification is when an abstract idea or object is given human qualities, such as 'Opportunity is knocking at your door'.
Practice
10 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Identify the figure of speech used in the following sentence: 'The sun smiled down on the beach.'”
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