Practice Figurative Language In Action (beyond Definitions) (3.1.3) - Module 7: Creative Writing & Expressive Forms

Practice: Figurative Language in Action (Beyond Definitions)

Lesson 3.1.3Module 7: Creative Writing & Expressive Forms

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
Identify a metaphor from a text you have read.
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Remember that it implies one thing is another.
Question 2.
Create a simple simile.
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Think of two different objects.
3Question 3.
What is a metaphor?
- A direct comparison between unlike things
- A comparison using 'like' or 'as'
- An exaggeration for effect
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Think about comparisons that do not use 'like' or 'as'.
4Question 4.
True or False: Hyperbole should always be taken literally.
- True
- False
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Consider what the exaggeration intends to emphasize.
Question 5.
Write a short poem using at least three different types of figurative language, including metaphor, hyperbole, and personification.
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Think about an emotion or scene you wish to convey.
Question 6.
Analyze a passage from a novel of your choice, identifying examples of symbolism and how they contribute to the overall theme.
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Consider what feelings or ideas the symbols evoke.

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