Exploring Word Classes and Figurative Language
Exploring Word Classes and Figurative Language
Learning objective
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Exploring Word Classes and Figurative Language
Learning objective
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson, you will identify word classes and recognise figurative language techniques.
What do you already know about word classes and figurative language techniques?
Word Classes: Nouns
A noun names a person, place, or thing. Examples: cat, London, happiness.
Word Classes: Verbs
A verb expresses action or state. Examples: run, is, seem.
Word Classes: Adjectives
Adjectives describe nouns. Examples: blue, quick, happy.
Word Classes: Adverbs
Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Examples: quickly, very, well.
Figurative Language: Personification
Personification gives human qualities to non-human things. Example: The wind whispered.
Figurative Language: Metaphor
A metaphor compares two things directly. Example: Time is a thief.
Techniques: Alliteration & Pathetic Fallacy
Alliteration: Repetition of initial sounds. Pathetic fallacy: Weather reflects emotions.
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