Figurative Language in Poetry
Grade 6th Grade · ELA · 35 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify different types of figurative language in poems.
Warm-Up Video
Miacademy & MiaPrep Learning Channel · 8:10
The Hidden Meaning in Poetry - How Figurative Language Builds Theme
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Figurative language uses words creatively to express an idea or feeling, and it is not meant to be taken literally.
- 2
The three steps to unlocking a poem's deeper message are to identify examples of figurative language, determine what the figurative language is saying about the subject, and find connections within the figurative language to identify the theme.
- 3
The speaker in "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" uses a simile to show he is alone, but a metaphor comparing flowers to a host tells us he doesn't really feel alone.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“In the following sentence, identify the type of figurative language used: 'The moon was a silver coin in the night sky.'”
Teacher Guide
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