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    • The Cost of Conformity
    • The Giver
    • The Reading Mindset
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    • Themes in the novel THE GIVER
    • For Everyone by Jason Reynolds
    • Fig Lang (Figurative Language)
    • What do we do with a difference?
    • Amanda Gorman, Poet Laureate
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    • Argument Writing
    • In-text Citations
    • What do we do with a difference?
    • I heard it through the grapevine...
    • Literary Allusions
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    • The Scorpio Races
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    • Me, Myself, and My Gender
    • Themes in Literature
    • Innovating to Solve Real-World Problems
    • The Design Thinking Process
  • Book Club & Socratic Seminar
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    • Check Out Our Project!
    • North Olmsted's African American History
    • North Olmsted's First Settlers from CT and VT
    • North Olmsted's Geologic & Natural History
    • North Olmsted's Native People
    • North Olmsted's Veterans
    • North Olmsted's Women
  • Conducting Research Like a Boss
  • The Three Types of Irony
  • The Cost of Conformity
  • Women's History Month
  • Black History Month

Figurative Language
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What you see isn't always what you get. 
​In fact, you get so, so much more!

Introduction to Figurative Language

What is Figurative Language?
According to Grammarly, "... figurative language is anytime you stretch the actual meaning of words for effect, whether to sound artistic, make a joke, or communicate more clearly and engagingly. Figurative language is a common technique in narrative writing, where the author strives to make emotional connections with the reader.  The opposite of figurative language is literal language, or phrasing that uses the exact meaning of the words without imagination or exaggeration. For example, if an athlete is doing well, you might say they’re “on fire” figuratively. If their clothes catch on fire (which hopefully doesn’t happen), then they’d be on fire literally."

Why use it?
Again, here's Grammarly: "...figurative language helps make writing and speeches more engaging and amusing. The reader or listener has to think about the words a little more, as if deciphering a riddle, which means they’re actively participating.  Another use of figurative language is to help simplify complex ideas. Scientists might use it to explain the more complicated aspects of their research that a general audience might not understand. 


Fig Lang #1 -- Fig Lang Review Google Doc (Look for me in Google Classroom!)

Also, if your memory is hazy when it comes to what each type of figurative language your are asked about below, visit the Videos & Poster Resources Section of this page (scroll on down).

Fig Lang #2 -- Figurative Language in THE GIVER

>>>Link Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D5DbI2cQRqUk1dOCabMjWGtoEPIEHzWZ09YNLS4t6G4/edit?usp=sharing​


Fig Lang #3 -- Figurative Language in Poetry 


Videos & Poster Resources




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Practice Time! 👀

Enjoy practicing your fig lang skills at Fig Lang U on Kahoot!
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https://kahoot.it/challenge/06783857?challenge-id=1b8ebe89-3c53-4c96-8002-957cd8637003_1612819673971

Or how about practicing on Blooket?

https://www.blooket.com/set/61db4ed8d66217722ea165e6