Interpreting Figurative Language
Grade 8
Handout 2
Write a sample body paragraph using at least two examples of figurative language.
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Record your figurative language examples from your paragraph above and their connotative
meanings in the chart below.
Figurative Language
Connotative Meaning
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Interpreting Figurative Language
Grade 8
(cont)
Example of allusion from your writing: ______________________________________________
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Interpret the meaning of the allusion as used in the text:________________________________
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Example of verbal irony from your writing: ___________________________________________
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Interpret the meaning of the verbal irony as used in your writing:
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Figurative Language Paragraph Checklist
_____ Clear main idea
_____ At least two examples of figurative language
_____ Example of verbal irony
_____ Example of allusion
_____ Internal transitions
_____ Wrap-up sentence
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