Figurative Language in Literature
Figurative language, as with many writing concepts, are best taught through rich literature.
Figurative Language Covered: Simile, metaphor, hyperbole, idiom, oxymoron, alliteration, personification, onomatopoeia.
Some examples:
- "Edgar Marsalla laid this terrific fart... her damn near blew the roof off" Catcher in the Rye (Hyperbole)
- "Shafts of light poured down into the room from windows set high in the massive walls" Ranger's Apprentice (Personification)
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Why Choose The Figurative Language in Literature?
- This resource exposes your students to a wide range of amazing authors and texts, and may even inspire them to read the books!
- Students can learn figurative language in the most effective way - through context!
- Excerpts can also be used as story starters for a new narrative!
- Posters can be printed and displayed around your classroom!
- Posters can be coloured in and glued into students’ books!
What's Included?
- Posters with figurative language definitions
- 14 examples of figurative language from rich texts (with and without answers displayed)
- An online version, perfect for homework or to use in whole class lessons
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