Use strong verbs and figurative language (e.g., metaphors, similes) for emphasis or creative effect as appropriate to the purpose. 0601.3.11

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1. A Fun Way to Teach Similes - a lesson idea from Bruce Lansky
2. Bud, Not Buddy - quizzes on similes & metaphors Matching | Flashcards | Concentration
3. Chasing Metaphors - students explore the figurative language of metaphors by turning a series of objects, concepts, events, or characters into metaphors, first in written form and then by creating a video with images, text, and sound [Quick Time required] [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
4. Do you know your metaphors? - drag words to make a metaphor
5. Do you know your similes? - drag the nouns to complete a Simile (Refresh the page to get a new set.)
6. Figurative Language Baseball - Batter Up! pick the correct figurative term.
7. Figurative Language - terms, definitions, and an example [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.]
8. Figurative Language Quiz - alliteration, similes and metaphors, personification, connotation and imagery
9. Grammar Blast - several quizzes practicing 6th Grade skills [7th and 8th also available]
10. Literary Devices Quizzes - similes, metaphors, personification, slang/dialect and allusions - Matching | Concentration | Flashcards
11. Metaphor Lists - a selection of metaphors by category, complete with sample usage and interpretation7
12. Metaphor Battleship Quiz - Quia quiz using the Battleship game format
13. Metaphor Quiz - a five-question quiz at Quia
14. Metaphor Quiz - a ten-question quiz at Quia
15. Metaphor Quiz to print
16. Metaphors and Similes - lesson and practice [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.]
17. Parts of Speech Quiz - select correct part of speech [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.]
18. Power Proofreading - Choose 6th grade then select; E-Mail to Ms. Jackson, Chuckles the Clown, The Mouse Power Awards, Just Plain Dirt, Morning Talk Show, or any one of the mixed practice exercises.
19. Simile lesson with a printable quiz
20. Similes and Metaphors - Identify the comparison in each sentence as a simile or a metaphor [ignore the email address blank].

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