Identifying Figurative Language

Identifying Figurative Language

Grade 7 · ELA · 45 min· Rl.8.4, L.8.5

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Learning Objective

I can analyze how figurative language contributes to the meaning and tone of a passage.

Warm-Up Video

Khan Academy · 5:05

Analyzing tone through word choice | Reading | Khan Academy

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

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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