Metaphors

Figurative Language: Metaphors

Target: I can identify and interpret metaphors in context.

Poll

How confident are you in your ability to identify and understand METAPHORS?

• 1

  What is a metaphor?

• 2

  I've heard of metaphors before.

• 3

  I know what metaphors are.

• 4

  I know what metaphors are and can understand them.

Multiple Select

Choose the options below that show an EXAMPLE of a METAPHOR.

• Chris is smart.

• This class is a zoo.

• My parents are dinosaurs.

• You are a chicken.

• You are afraid.

Multiple Choice

In the phrase, "Jose was a pig at dinner," what do we know about Jose?

• Jose turned into a literal animal.

• Jose was being gross while he ate.

• Jose was rolling around in the mud.

• Jose was oinking.

Multiple Choice

In the phrase, "At 5 o'clock, the highway is a parking lot," what do we know about the highway?

• The highway is big.

• The highway is a place to go fast.

• The highway is so full that no cars can move.

• The highway is a road.

Multiple Choice

Based on the phrase, "Leslie is an angel," what do we know about Leslie?

• Leslie is a good singer.

• Leslie lives in heaven.

• Leslie is a good person.

• Leslie's name is Angel.

Poll

How confident are you in your ability to identify and understand METAPHORS?

• 1

  What is a metaphor?

• 2

  I've heard of metaphors before.

• 3

  I know what metaphors are.

• 4

  I know what metaphors are and can understand them.

Labelling

Which metaphor best represents this image?

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

time is money

time is green

money is time

time is like moeny