Identifying Figurative Language
Grade 7ELA45 min
aligned to Rl.8.4, L.8.5
Learning Objective
I can analyze how figurative language contributes to the meaning and tone of a passage.
Lesson Flow
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“In the sentence, "The moon was a silver coin in the inky sky," identify the figure of speech and explain how it contributes to the tone of the sentence. In the sentence, "The wind whispered secrets through the trees," identify the figure of speech and explain how it contributes to the tone of the sentence. ”
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