Lesson 1: Introduction to Figurative Language
Completion requirements
- Objective: Understand the concept of figurative language and its types.
- Instructions:
- Start by reviewing the different types of figurative language, including:
- Metaphor: A comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as."
- Simile: A comparison using "like" or "as."
- Personification: Giving human traits to non-human things.
- Hyperbole: Exaggeration for emphasis.
- Alliteration: Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
- Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate sounds.
- Discuss how figurative language enhances meaning, creates imagery, and adds depth to writing.
- Select a poem that contains rich examples of figurative language (either provided by the teacher or chosen by the student).