Figurative Langauge
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Subject Area: English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: 6
Lesson Length: 15 minutes or less
Keywords/Tags: Metaphor, Simile
Lesson Description: In this lesson, students will study the basics of figurative language.

  • ELA.6.V.1.3 Apply knowledge of context clues, figurative language, word relationships, reference materials, and/or background knowledge to determine the connotative and denotative meaning of words and phrases, appropriate to grade level.
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Video : Figurative Language
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.
Description: Learn about different types figurative language with definitions and examples.
Quiz : Figures of Speech
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1

Which of the following is a correct metaphor? 

Question #2
The difference between a simile and a metaphor is simile uses like or as. 
Question #3
The following would be a good use of personification: BAM! The door was taken down quickly by the wind. 
Question #4

I have so much homework to do this weekend, it is going to take an eteity. 

Question #5
The light danced on the water. True or false, this is an example of personification. 
Question #6

Break a leg! 

What figurative language is this? 

Question #7
Idioms are mostly used in formal writing. 
Question #8
Figurative language can be used to add humor, detail, or a dramatic effect to writing and songs. 
Question #9

Her hair is as golden as the sun today! 

Question #10
Please give one example of each type of figurative language that was taught today. Please come up with your own examples. (Similie Metaphor Personification Idiom Hyperbole)
Description: Please make sure you have watched the video before the quiz. Take your time and do your best!
Resources : Figurative Language Resources
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson. rn
Figurative Language BrainPOP
Video over figurative language with questions.
Figurative Language Crossword
Use the interactive crossword puzzle to help with definitions of figurative language.
Nearpod Activity
Use the code HVJS9 to access the Nearpod.