Unit 7D: Introduction to Figurative Language

Open Ended

What is the significance of learning figurative language in understanding literature and communication?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes how figurative language can enhance writing?

• It makes writing more vivid and interesting.

• It makes writing longer and more complicated.

• It always makes writing harder to understand.

• It replaces all literal meanings with nonsense.

Multiple Choice

Which word from the word list means 'gloomy'?

• mournful

• ecstatic

• clandestine

• dull

Open Ended

Explain the difference between literal language and figurative language using your own words.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about metaphors and similes are correct?

• Metaphors compare two things using 'like' or 'as'.

• Similes compare two things using 'like' or 'as'.

• Metaphors express a quality two things have in common.

• Similes express a quality two things have in common.

Multiple Choice

Which example from the images best demonstrates figurative language?

• She wore a mournful expression as she gazed at the place where her friend used to sit.

• She gazed at her missing friend's place with puppy dog eyes.

• Ralph is a busy little bee.

• Ralph is as busy as a bee.

Open Ended

How does figurative language help a writer convey emotions or create images for the reader?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following phrases from slide 2 is used figuratively?

• He courageously ran toward the sounds of alarm.

• She pounced like a lion on her opponent.

• Both are figurative.

• Neither are figurative.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between figurative and literal language as introduced in the lesson?

• Figurative language means exactly what it says, while literal language uses comparisons.

• Literal language means exactly what it says, while figurative language uses creative comparisons.

• Both figurative and literal language use creative comparisons.

• Figurative language is only used in poetry.

Multiple Choice

Which phrase from slide 3 is an example of literal language?

• The children cunningly avoided the trap.

• They dodged the trap as cleverly as foxes.

• Both are literal.

• Neither are literal.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses figurative language to describe 'gaunt'?

• His cheekbones protruded from his gaunt face like miniature mountains.

• The jacket he borrowed drooped from his gaunt, bony frame.

• My uncle has grown gaunt in his old age.

• He was thin and bony.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses literal language to describe 'clandestine'?

• She hid her feelings deep in the clandestine tunnel of her heart.

• He concealed his worries as he smiled clandestinely at his associates.

• They convened their clandestine meeting in the basement.

• She kept her secrets hidden.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words from the word list can be used to describe someone who is extremely happy?

• mournful

• ecstatic

• deceitful

• dull

Open Ended

Choose a word from the word list and write a sentence using figurative language to express its meaning.

Multiple Choice

Would you like to learn more about figurative language or practice using it in your own writing?

• Yes, I want to learn more.

• No, I feel confident already.

• Maybe, if there are more examples.

• I am not sure.

Open Ended

What is one thing you learned about figurative language in this lesson that you found interesting or surprising?