Title: Discover the Hidden Benefits of Teaching Figurative Language
Headings: Discover the Hidden Benefits of Teaching Figurative Language
Discover the Hidden Benefits of Teaching Figurative Language
The Benefits of Teaching Figurative Language
What is figurative language?
Some of the most popular types of figurative language include:
Here are just a few benefits of teaching figurative language:
We don’t want children to be “left in the dark”
Understanding figurative language increases reading comprehension
Figurative language makes communication poetic and beautiful
Abstract ideas and concepts become more clear with figurative language
Creativity in the writing increases
English becomes more accessible for second language learners
How to Teach Figurative Language
Analyze figurative language in music
Complete a scavenger hunt
Take a walk
Play a guessing game
Describe objects
Use task cards
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Content: Discover the Hidden Benefits of Teaching Figurative Language
Discover the Hidden Benefits of Teaching Figurative Language
Language Arts
10 Sep
The Benefits of Teaching Figurative Language
When we think about teaching reading and writing to children, we might first consider phonics, parts of speech, spelling, and grammar. But we can’t forget to add some color and spice by teaching figurative language, too! What is figurative language? Figurative language is phrasing that goes beyond the literal meaning of words to convey a message or point. It’s creative use of language that engages readers, provokes thinking and emotions, and brings drama and intrigue to the written and spoken word. It’s a way of dressing up plain, everyday English and making it unique and fun. It allows speakers and writers to put their own spin on commonly used language. Some of the most popular types of figurative language include: Simile- A comparison of two unlike things using “like” or “as” (e.g., Life is like a box of chocolates)
Metaphor- A comparison of two unlike things that says one thing is the same as something else and does not use the word “like” or “as” (e.g., Love is a battlefield)
Hyperbole- An extreme exaggeration (e.g., I have a million things to do today)
Personification- Attributing human characteristics to something nonhuman (e.g., Lightning danced across the sky)
Symbolism- Using an object or word to represent an abstract idea (e.g., A dove to symbolize peace)
Imagery- Vivid, descriptive language (e.g., It was sunny June, with the air full of flower scents)
Other types of figurative language are alliteration, allusion, idiom, onomatopoeia, oxymoron, irony, and more. The possibilities for spicing up the English language are endless.