Figurative Language

Grade 545 min

aligned to Determine The Meaning Of Words And Phrases As They are Used In A Text, Including Figurative And Connotative meanings. Analyze The Impact Of Specific Word Choices On meaning, Tone, And Mood, Including Words With Multiple meanings.

Learning Objective

I can figure out what different types of figurative language mean and how they affect the feeling of a text.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

FIGURATIVE SPEECH for KIDS 🧾 Similes, Metaphors and Hyperboles ✏️ Literature for Kids ✍️ Episode 1

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence: "The car was as loud as a rocket." Explain how this figurative language makes the sentence more descriptive. Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence: "My backpack weighs a ton!" Explain how this figurative language affects the feeling of the sentence. Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence: "The moon was a spotlight in the sky." Explain how this figurative language helps you understand what the moon looked like.

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