Authors and poets want to make their writing interesting for the reader. Sometimes, they use figurative language. Figurative language includes words and phrases that paint a picture in the reader's mind.
Here are some examples of figurative language that you'll find in your reading.
Type of Figurative Lanugage
Definition
Example
simile
Let's look at some examples.
Here's a simile: Helen is as strong as an ox.
Read each sentence carefully. On the line, write the type of figurative language used in the sentence. Use the chart above to help you.
Read the passage, "The Basement." Then answer the questions that follow.
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