Name one type of figurative language?
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Curipod lesson about topic "Figurative Language"
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1. Word cloud
120 seconds
Name one type of figurative language?
2. Slide
60 seconds
Figurative language is a way of speaking or writing that is not meant to be taken literally. It is used to create a vivid picture in the reader's/listener's mind. It can be used to make writing more interesting and engaging.
What is Figurative Language?
3. Slide
60 seconds
Metaphor: A comparison between two things that are not alike but have something in common. Simile: A comparison between two things using the words 'like' or 'as'. Hyperbole: An exaggeration used to make a point.
Concepts:
4. Poll
60 seconds
What is the most effective way to use figurative language?
- Rhymes
- Metaphors
- Similes
- Alliteration
5. Slide
60 seconds
Figurative language has been used since ancient times, with Homer famously writing The Odyssey in 800 B.C. Many popular songs use figurative language, such as 'I'm like a bird' by Nelly Furtado. 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star' is an example of a nursery rhyme that uses figurative language.
Fun facts:
6. Drawings
450 seconds
Draw / write: What are some examples of figurative language you have seen in books?
7. Drawings
360 seconds
Draw / write: How can we use figurative language to create interesting stories?
8. Open question
150 seconds
How does figurative language help to give readers a better understanding of the story?
9. Open question
330 seconds
How can we use figurative language to express our emotions?
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