Objective: By the end of class, students will be able to identify figurative language in order to improve improve reading comprehensive skills.
DO NOW - write definition in notebooks and examples if needed:
Figurative language is language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. Common types of Figurative language include:
1. Metaphor
2. Simile
3. Personification vs. Anthropomorphism
4. Imagery
5. Hyperbole
6. Symbolism / Allegory / Satire
Direct Instruction
figurative language
Symbolism
personification
anthropomorphism is not personification
more examples
Direct Instruction
What Happens to a Dream Deferred? and Mirror
Read - annotate for poetic devices and answer multiple choice questions. Then:
Analyze how the use of figurative language is significant in A Dream Deferred? (first you have to identify some form of figurative language used.
Identify types of figurative language on handout provided.
Check for Understanding
review answers
Exit Pass
Why do authors use figurative language instead of just literally stating something?
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