Similes, Metaphors, and Idioms
4th Grade•45 minutes•CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.5.a Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.5.b Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.
Learning Objective
I can identify and explain similes, metaphors, and idioms in sentences.
Practice Questions
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1. What is the main difference between a simile and a metaphor?
2. Identify the type of figurative language used in the following sentence: 'The classroom was a zoo.'
3. Explain the meaning of the idiom 'break a leg'.
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Figurative Language Part 1- Similes, Metaphors, and Idioms
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