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Handout
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Spelling police.com: Literary Devices

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A simple list of literary terms. Click on each for a definition and examples.
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Handout
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Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Poetry

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides an introduction to poetry terms, examples, and web links.
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Handout
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Hoocher: Figures of Speech

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A list of figures of speech and their definitions with examples from literature.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is Figurative Language?

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
Figurative language adds a splash of color to your otherwise boring writing. This article defines figurative language and provides examples of the different types.