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Master Grade 9 literary devices through engaging reading passages and comprehensive text-based questions designed to strengthen critical thinking skills. Develop deeper understanding of figurative language, symbolism, and narrative techniques while analyzing diverse texts and answering thought-provoking comprehension questions.
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Literary devices form the foundation of sophisticated reading comprehension skills for Grade 9 students, requiring learners to identify, analyze, and interpret the purposeful use of language techniques in various texts. Wayground's reading comprehension resources provide students with carefully curated reading passages that showcase essential literary devices such as metaphor, symbolism, irony, foreshadowing, and imagery, paired with text-based questions that challenge critical thinking abilities. These comprehensive materials guide students through the process of recognizing how authors employ literary techniques to create meaning, develop themes, and enhance reader engagement, while building the analytical skills necessary for advanced literary analysis and deeper textual understanding. Wayground supports English teachers with an extensive library of millions of teacher-created reading comprehension resources specifically designed to develop literary device recognition and analysis skills in Grade 9 students. The platform's robust search and filtering capabilities enable educators to locate passages and question sets aligned with curriculum standards and tailored to specific literary techniques, while customization tools allow teachers to modify content difficulty and focus areas to meet diverse learning needs. These digital-first resources offer flexible delivery options that support differentiated instruction, making them invaluable for lesson planning, targeted skill remediation, and enrichment activities that reinforce students' ability to decode complex literary language and construct sophisticated interpretations of challenging texts.

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