Determining Figurative Language and Tone
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Objective
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a story, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 4:02
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Practice
17 questions
Define simile and provide an example that is different from the video.
What is a metaphor? Explain how it differs from a simile.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Identify the type of figurative language used in the following sentence: "The runner was as swift as a cheetah." Identify the type of figurative language used in the following sentence: "The classroom was a zoo." ”
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