Determining the Meaning of Words:
Figurative, Connotative, and Technical Meanings
Resources for Figurative Language
Step 1: Introduction
1. Click on this link
2. Make sure you read the entire first page of the link to give you background information on what figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.
3. Optional: word on links at the bottom with a friend to practice. You could always come back to these practice links!
Step 2: Note-taking
Use this slide share to fill in the graphic organizer
You can use other resources on this flyer to fill in your organizer.
Videos, games, and songs
Connotation/Denotation Video
Enjoy this video that uses the music from a One Direction song!
Figurative Language Video
Rap/Video
Practice
Figurative Language Bingo
Read the directions
Use this Bingo board
Matching Game
1. Print off the following worksheet
2. Cut out the squares
3. Lay them upside down on a flat surface
4. Turn one over at a time and determine whether the sentences has an example of a simile, metaphor, personification or hyperbole.
5. If you get it correct, keep the card.
6. If you are incorrect, turn the card over.
Connotation Practice
Fill in the blank with the correct connotation to complete each sentence.