Introduction to Figurative Language

Figurative Language

This lesson is to see what you know and also copy down the notes. It will also help you understand Figurative Language. Let's get started!!

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Before we began, how good do you think you are at this lesson?

• I'm great at this!!

• I need a little more help.

• I don't know anything yet.

What is Figurative Language?

Figurative Language is different figures of speech. Like to say if someone said, " I could eat a HORSE", they aren't going to eat a horse. They are just saying how hungry that person is.

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Have you ever used Figurative Language in your life?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• I don't even remember.

​The answer to the question would be....

​The answer to the question would be yes! Everyone.. even me, has used Figurative Language. For example, if you said things like:

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​I can eat myself right! (This means that you are really hungry)

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​It feels like an iceberg out here! (This means it is cold where you are)

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​Things like this are examples of Figurative Language! Hope this next slide will give you some clarification on what I'm talking about... ---->

Figurative Language - Definition, Types, and Examples

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Time for a quiz!

Now that we went to the website and got an idea of Figurative Language and the different types, you can use the website to answer some questions!! If your ready, let's get started!!

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What is a simile? If you can give an example, please give an example. If not, it's okay.

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What is a Hyperbole?

Good Job Everyone!

Now, we are starting to get the hang of this! Figurative Language can be hard, but you can be a Figurative Language master with a little bit of practice. Just like your teacher. Let continue with our lesson!

On the next slide:

You will find a website where you can play games about Figurative Language to help learn more about it. Hope it helps!

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You have reached the end of the Lesson.

Congratulations!! You have reached the end of your lesson for today. Hope you learned a little more about Figurative Language and its purposes. I have one more question and it is.......

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Did you learn something new or something you didn't know about Figurative Language?

• Yes, I did!

• No, I didn't..