Introduction
In this webquest you will learn about different types of figurative language.
You will use outside resources to create a figurative language booklet that you will be responsible for sharing with another person. You will then turn it in for a grade.
Task
Your individual tasks include:
1. Create a booklet with the resources that your teacher has given you. It should be titled "Figurative Language", by your name.
2. A Table of Contents needs to be included at the front of your booklet.
3. Please make sure you use different colors and that it is neat and attractive. :)
4. Each page must include a title of the figurative language
5. You need to include a definition (in your OWN words)
AND an EXAMPLE of each figurative language. *The example should be more than one sentence and should thoroughly explain the type of figurative language.
6. Draw a sketch or picture to help explain the figurative language for each page.
7. Include COLOR!
Process
What is figurative language anyways?!
Figurative language is a language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. When a writer uses literal language, he or she is simply stating the facts as they are.
There are 7 types of Figurative languages that we will focus on.
They include:
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Metaphors
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Dialogue
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Simile
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Hyperbole
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Symbolism
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idioms
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Personification
Use these websites to help you find your information.
What is a metaphor? | Metaphor Examples |
What is Dialogue? | Dialogue Examples |
What is a simile? | Simile Examples |
What is a hyperbole? | Hyperbole Examples |
What is symbolism? | Symbolism Example |
What are idioms? | Idioms Example |
What is Personification | Personification Examples |
Evaluation
Rubric | 10 | 20 | 30 |
Neatness | Everything is written in pencil only. There are no sketches, the title page is bare. | Some of the work has color but is missing information/ the information is hard to find. | All pages have color and the information is clear and easy to read. |
Quality | There are words on each page, but the information is incorrect | The information is partially correct. | All of the information is correct and accurate. |
Amount of work | There is only one piece of information on the page | There are at least two pieces of information on the pages, but no sketch. | Each page has the correct amount of information on the page (definition, example, and sketch) |
Title Page and Table of Contents: 10 Points! Make it nice and neat!
Conclusion
You have now completed your figurative language webquest and should be an expert by now!
Switch with a partner and compare your booklet to their booklet.