This lesson introduces the difference between literal and figurative language and then gives an overview on similes, metaphors, idioms, hyperbole, onomatopoeia and alliteration. The attached PowerPoint explains each of the figurative language with an example

Figurative Language SortDirections: Students will work in teacher-assigned pairs to sort statements containing examples of figurative language into the correct columns. Statements will need to be cut apart and placed in envelopes before giving them to students. Students will work collaboratively to sort the statements into the correct column.    

Figurative Language SortDirections: Students will work in teacher-assigned pairs to sort statements containing examples of figurative language into the correct columns. Statements will need to be cut apart and placed in envelopes before giving them to students. Students will work collaboratively to sort the statements into the correct column.