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Figures of Speech Slide Show

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This slide show on figures of speech includes definitions, images, and examples from real texts for several common terms: metaphor, simile, personification, alliteration, irony, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, and imagery. The presentation is colorful, easy to read, and omits any distracting animations. Use it to introduce or review literary terms with your class, and consider creating a guide for learners to follow along with.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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figures of speech, figurative language, idioms, metaphors, literary devices, similes, alliteration, hyperbole, imagery, irony, onomatopoeia, personification, literary elements

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alliteration, figures of speech, hyperbole, imagery, irony, literary devices, literary elements, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification, simile, english language arts
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Grade
9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Presentations
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
10

Common Core

RL.11-12.6 L.9-10.5.a L.11-12.3.a L.11-12.4.a L.11-12.5.a

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