Lesson Plan

My Love Is Like Figurative Language: Figurative Language in Romeo and Juliet

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My love is like an anaconda. Huh? Scholars investigate similes, metaphors, hyperbole, and personification used by writers to express feelings. They examine lyrics from songs and lines from Romeo and Juliet and consider how the use of figurative language adds depth to the meaning of the lines.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Use the lesson early in a study of Romeo and Juliet
  • Have learners bring in the lyrics from a favorite song that uses a type of figurative language examined in the lesson
Classroom Considerations
  • Copies, highlighters, and a deck of cards are required for the lesson
  • Requires projection equipment for the slide show and the video
Pros
  • Includes a Romeo and Juliet teacher's guide
  • Links are provided to explanations of the learning strategies used in the lesson
  • Offers differentiation suggestions
Cons
  • None
Common Core