Unit 1 Lesson 12-September 13, 2023

True/False: Literal meaning is when the text means exactly what it says. 

• True

• False

True/False: When a text means something other than its literal meaning, it is called perspective.

• True

• False

What is  personification?

• A type of metaphor that involves comparing two unrelated things for emphasis.

• 1. A figure of speech that gives human qualities to non-human animals.

• Short, traditional sayings and phrases.

• 1. When a text means something other than its literal meaning. 

Which of the sentences below shows a form of personification?

But the Toad was off. He marched rapidly down the road, fuming and

muttering to himself till he got near his front gate. At that moment

there popped up from behind the palings a long, yellow ferret with a

gun.

Pick at least 2 answers

• At that moment

  there popped up from behind the palings a long, yellow ferret with a

  gun.

• He marched rapidly down the road, fuming and

  muttering to himself till he got near his front gate.

• But the Toad was off.

• yellow ferret

What happened to Toad Hall?

• Toad Hall burned to the ground

• Badger and Rat bought Toad Hall

• Toad Hall has been taken over by ferrets and other animals

• Badger and Rat sold Toad Hall to pay for Toad's crimes.

My little sister was playing with toy cars. She drove them over the carpet, kitchen floor, tables, and chairs. She even drove them up the wall in the living room! 

Is the underline words a form of literal meaning or figurative/ implied meaning?

• Literal meaning

• Figurative/Implied meaning

Write at least 1 example of personification from today's read-aloud. Use the stem: An example of personification from today's read-aloud is...

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