Decoding Words and Phrases
Grade 12th Grade · ELA · 30 min· 7rl1b
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can interpret the nuances and complexities of language to determine the meaning of words and phrases in literary texts.
Warm-Up Video
Miacademy & MiaPrep Learning Channel · 8:10
The Hidden Meaning in Poetry - How Figurative Language Builds Theme
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Figurative language uses words creatively to express an idea or feeling, and interpreting it helps to uncover a poem's deeper meaning and theme.
- 2
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.
- 3
Figurative language, such as similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole, helps poets express themes and meaning in creative and imaginative ways.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“In the poem excerpt, "The road not taken," Robert Frost writes, "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— / I took the one less traveled by, / And that has made all the difference." What does the phrase "the one less traveled by" suggest about the speaker's choice and its impact?”
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