Figurative Language Unit Introduction

Figurative Language Unit

What is Figurative Language?

Why Are We Learning About This?

Vocabulary

Objectives

Learning resources

So, What's the Point?

"Whether you’re a writer or a language learner, understanding the concept of figurative language will help you enhance your writings. You’ll get to learn how to play with words and their meanings. If you want to get more familiar with the figurative language, read more of it first."

Inquirer.net Article

The article above will be a great resource for this unit. The paragraph written at the top was taken from this article and touches on the benefits of learning about figurative language and how to use it in your own writing.

Unit Vocabulary Words

1. Simile2. Metaphor3. Personification 4. Hyberbole

What is Figurative Language?

In this unit we are going to discuss Figurative Language and its devices. This unit will include 5 lessons. One for each of the vocabulary words we will learn.

Figurative Language Article

The article above provides a basic definition of figurative language and definitions for some of the most commonly used devices, included the five we will learn about.

All Resources

• https://www.marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Documents/ELA/Standards/Grades_6_7_8_MCCR_ELA%20Standards.pdf
• https://www.masterclass.com/articles/writing-101-what-is-figurative-language-learn-about-10-types-of-figurative-language-with-examples
• https://usa.inquirer.net/84347/best-figurative-language-examples-to-use-in-the-real-world

Unit Objectives

Students will be able to identify and name devices of figurative language in order to analyze a text. Students will be able to create their own examples of figurative language in order to write a poem or a piece of prose. Students will be able to discuss their written work in order to lead a small group discussion.