13. Figures of Speech

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Today we are going to look at more figures of speech that can make our writing interesting!

  • to recap previously introduced figures of speech
  • to learn more figures of speech

1.

Onomatopoeia

2.

Hyperbole

3.

Assonance

4.

Idiom

5.

Imagery

6.

Oxymoron

7.

Pun

8.

Complete the worksheets (provided) by making notes and giving examples of the figures of speech, as indicated.

SOLUTION

And:

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9.

Now, let’s recap by watching a video or two on figures of speech!

Literary Devices. (12:11 minutes long)

Using Literary Devices to Enhance Storytelling. (2:41 minutes)

10.

Finally, make a crossword puzzle, as instructed on the worksheet…. You can make this manually, or use the button below to access an online crossword puzzle maker.

CROSSWORD MAKER

11.

Make a set of flash cards on the figures of speech… Then test your class mates to help them memorise the different figures of speech.

(Or use the class set to test each other.)

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You can access useful information in the Year 7 textbook!

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