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Figurative Language

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Play a figurative language game! Starting with a review of terms, this presentation quickly launches into a quiz game with hyper-linked answers. Simply click an answer to find out if it's wrong or right. The option to try again is always there.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

metaphors, figurative language, literary devices, similes, idioms, figures of speech, oxymoron, alliteration, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, personification, symbolism

Additional Tags

figurative language, alliteration, hyperbole, idiom, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification, simile, oxymoron, symbolism, english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Place your class into teams to encourage discussion about figurative language

Classroom Considerations

  • Even though the first few slides are packed with terms, class members should already have a grasp of the material before the game

Pros

  • Easy to navigate the presentation; links are already set up and everything is ready to go
  • Examples are the appropriate level of difficulty for middle school pupils

Cons

  • None

Common Core

L.7.5.a L.8.5.a L.9-10.5.a

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