Figurative Language

May 3, 3017

E.Q: Apply your knowledge to complete a student created mini test.

Define figurative language terminology.

Identify figurative language in an image.

Obj: I can apply my knowledge to complete a student created mini test.

I can define figurative language terminology.

I can identify figurative language in an image.

Starter:

Review your exam and answer key from yesterday.

Make sure you have all 10 questions, as well as your answer key with explanations.

Revise any parts that are necessary.

Vocabulary 

Word: Figurative Language

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of figurative language.

Activity: 

1.  Created Test

Find a group of people to trade tests with.

Complete the exam and reflect on the answer key.

Once again, consider your strengths and weaknesses.

2.  Figurative Language

Use the Literary Devices website to help you take notes on unfamiliar terms.

If you already know the terms make yourself flashcards to use in the future.

Make sure you know the definitions and some examples for the following terms:

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Hyperbole

Idioms

Alliteration

Onomatopoeia

Oxymoron

Allusion

3.  Figurative Language Picture Chart

You will create FIVE different examples of figurative language based off of one picture.

You must include: metaphor, simile, hyperbole, allusion, and personification.

We will share these with the class to see several different example.

Closure: 

Using the learning target, evaluate how confident you feel with figurative language after today.

Why?