Exploring Figurative Language
Grade 9th Grade · ELA · 90 min· Ela.8. R.3.1
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify and interpret examples of simile, metaphor, and personification in literary texts.
Warm-Up Video
Miacademy & MiaPrep Learning Channel · 9:12
Figurative Language Practice - Simile, Metaphor, Personification, and Hyperbole
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Figurative language is when words have meaning other than what is literally in the text.
- 2
A simile compares unlike things using like or as, while a metaphor compares unlike things without using like or as.
- 3
Personification is when non-human objects are described to have human characteristics, and hyperbole is an exaggerated figurative statement.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Identify one example of simile, one example of metaphor, and one example of personification from the following sentences: 'It was lying on the ground waiting for me to pick it up. There were so many people in the park that it felt like the entire town was there. A funny thing that happened was that our park setup was as organized as a train wreck. It was truly a dumpster fire.'”
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