Determine the appropriate meaning of figurative words and phrases (e.g., idioms, metaphors, similes) in passages. 0601.8.18

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1. A one-page handout giving examples of each poetic device [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
2. A Fun Way to Teach Similes - a lesson idea from Bruce Lansky
3. Alliteration or Simile? - Choose whether each statement is an alliterative phrase, simile or neither.
4. Bud, Not Buddy - quizzes on similes and metaphors Matching | Flashcards | Concentration
5. Do you know your metaphors? - drag words to make a metaphor
6. Do you know your similes? - drag the nouns to complete a Simile (Refresh the page to get a new set.)
7. Figurative Language Activity - Review of terms and quiz with answer key.
8. Figurative Language - Examples, passage and question worksheet [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
9. Figurative Language Quiz - alliteration, similes and metaphors, personification, connotation and imagery
10. Figurative Language Worksheets - Can be used with any text; find figurative language in the books they are already reading.
11. Idiom Connection - Many,many idioms with online self checking quizzes.
12. Idioms - Eye On Idioms - Online activity; good for whole class directed lesson.
13. Identifying Figures of Speech - Use this worksheet to record examples of metaphors and similes from a reading selection. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
14. Literary Devices Quizzes - similes, metaphors, personification, slang/dialect and allusions - Matching | Concentration | Flashcards
15. Metaphor Lists - a selection of metaphors by category, complete with sample usage and interpretation
16. Metaphor Battleship Quiz - Quia quiz using the Battleship game format
17. Metaphor Quiz - a five-question quiz at Quia
18. Metaphor Quiz - a ten-question quiz at Quia
19. Metaphor Quiz - to print
20. Paint by Idioms - Select the last category "You see an example. Click on the meaning."
21. Poetry writing practice web [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
22. Simile lesson - with a printable quiz .
23. Similes and Metaphors - Identify the comparison in each sentence as a simile or a metaphor [ignore the email address blank].

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