Figurative Language in Reading & Writing
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Subject Area: English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: 7
Lesson Length: 45 minutes
Keywords/Tags: Figurative Language
Lesson Description: In this lesson, you will learn to define, identify, interpret, and use figurative language in reading and writing. This lesson is in alignment with ELAGSE7RL4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama. You will be watching a videoed lecture that defines figurative language and defines the types of figurative, their purpose, and examples of them being used in reading and writing. After, you will complete a quiz over the definition of figurative language and the definitions of the types of figurative language. Additional resources are provided in various formats for extra practice over figurative language.

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Video : What is Figurative Language? What are the types of Figurative Language?
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. You should be able to define and identify the types of figurative language mentioned in the video. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the quiz that follows will be all about this video content.
Description: Learn what figurative language is and the different types of figurative language that can be found in readings and used in writings!
Quiz : Figurative Language
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1
What is Figurative Language?
Question #2
A simile is a direct comparison that uses the words "like" or "as". 
Question #3
A metaphor is a direct comparison between two objects or concepts.
Question #4

Personification gives _________________________________ to something that is not human.

Question #5

An onomatopeia is a word that resembles the _________ it represents. 

Question #6
Alliteration is the repetition of the beginning letters within a group of words.
Question #7
Imagery is the use of language that engages the five senses. What are the five senses?
Question #8
The definition of a hyperbole is an "extreme exaggeration". 
Question #9

A(n) ________ is an expression that means something more than the literal definition.

Question #10
An allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance. 
Description: Assessment on the definition of figurative language and the types of figurative language.
Resources : Figurative Language Resources
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson and practice defining, identifying, and using figurative language in reading and writing.
Figurative Language Identification Game

Figurative Language Definitions Flashcards

Identifying Figurative Language in Movies

Figurative Language Definitions Crossword