Decoding Words and Phrases
12th Grade · ELA · 30 min· 7rl1b
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Learning Objective
I can interpret the nuances and complexities of language to determine the meaning of words and phrases in literary texts.
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Figurative language uses words creatively to express an idea or feeling, and interpreting it helps to uncover a poem's deeper meaning and theme.
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The three steps to unlocking a poem's deeper message are to first identify examples of figurative language, then determine what the figurative language is saying about the subject, and finally, find connections within the figurative language to identify the theme.
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Figurative language, such as similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole, helps poets express themes and meaning in creative and imaginative ways.
