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Fu Jen Univ.: Poetic Elements: Denotation and Connotation: Figures of Speech
This site gives short definitions of the terms denotation and connotation. Also gives definitions for many figures of speech. Finally, includes discussion and study questions for a few poems at the bottom of the page. L.11-12.5b Nuance
South Carolina Educational Television
Know It All: Using Figurative Language to Shape Meaning and Style
The students will be able to identify different types of figurative language in a story and explain how the author uses figurative language to shape the meaning and style of the story.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: Romeo and Juliet: Sentence Structure
Students analyze the structure of a sentence from the prologue of Act II of Romeo and Juliet to determine how understanding the sentence deepens our understanding of the text.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Statue of the Sacred Apis Bull
The sacred Apis bull was the personification of the Memphite god Ptah of creation and fine arts. The bull's head is crowned by the sun disk and the uraeus (cobra). The sacred animal stands on a bronze base and a wooden sled.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Hapy, the Nile God
Hapy was the personification of the Nile flood. His body showed both male and female genders at the same time. Hapy was often depicted on the throne of the king, tying the lotus and the papyrus on the symbol of unification.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Denarius
Denarius of the earliest kind: Having on the obverse a personification of Rome as a warrior with helmet; and on the reverse, a chariot drawn by four horses. - Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Literary Terms F R
The second of three pages of simple definitions for literary terms. This page, F - R, covers forty-seven terms from "Fable," to "Romance."
Quizlet
Quizlet: Flashcards: Figurative Language Level 1
Practice learning figurative language using these audio-enabled flashcards with literary terms and their definitions. Also provided is a list of terms and definitions (audio available) and links to games and a test. Java is required....
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Suggestions for Writing Memoirs: Memories of a Pet or Object
This lesson, inspired by Gary Paulsen's My Life in Dog Years, helps learners write memoirs or narratives about their lives through the eyes of a pet, a favorite pair of jeans, or their shoes. Students choose one item that is very close...
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Anthropomorphism
A good, concise definition of anthropomorphism in mythologies, art and literature.
Quia
Quia: List of Literary Terms
A list of 28 literary terms with brief, clear definitions. "Nonfiction," is the last term in the list.
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Class Tools: Choose Game Formats: Figurative Language
Pick a game format that you would like to play: "Matching Pairs", "Wordshoot", "Flashcards", "Manic Miner", or "CannonBall Fun". For each game, choose the literal meaning for the figurative language presented. Also available in formats...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Anthropomorphism, Anthropomorphites
An explantation of the literary terms Anthropomorphism and Anthropomorphites as they relate to religious philosophy. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
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Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms
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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Hoocher: Figures of Speech
A list of figures of speech and their definitions with examples from literature.
LM Digital Media
Kids World Fun: The Lost Egg [Pdf]
The ebook shares the story of an egg that fell out of its nest. Numerous animals encounter this lost egg before its mother eventually rejoined with it.
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Rudolph Academy: Figurative Language Quizzes and Practice Exercises
This site offers a multitude of figurative language quizzes (some by grade level), a PowerPoint presentation and links to much more. It features a 30 question quiz asking students to either read or listen to statements and then select...
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is Figurative Language?
Figurative language adds a splash of color to your otherwise boring writing. This article defines figurative language and provides examples of the different types.
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