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Teaching Notes: Impact of Figurative Language on Meaning and Tone

Grade Level Grades 9-12
Resource Type Lesson Plan
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How does word choice contribute to the meaning and tone of a text? More specifically, how does figurative language
contribute to the meaning and tone of a text?

In this playlist, students will learn how to:

  • Identify several common forms of figurative language.
  • Analyze how an author’s choices about language shape a text.

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RL.11-12.4a Teaching Notes.pdf

Lesson Plan
February 13, 2020
0.7 MB
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Modest Proposal.pptx

Lesson Plan
February 10, 2020
24.4 MB
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Standards

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.

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