4.ELAR.9.B
Explain figurative language such as simile, metaphor, and personification that the poet uses to create images.
Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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figurative languagesimilemetaphorpersonificationpoetimages
Skills
- explain (figurative language: simile, metaphor, personification) #dok2
- identify (simile, metaphor, and personification in poetry) #dok1
- analyze (the poet's use of figurative language to create images) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify simile, metaphor, and personification in a poem. #dok1
- I can explain how a poet uses simile, metaphor, and personification to create images. #dok2
- I can analyze the impact of figurative language on the images in a poem. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Poets use figurative language, such as simile, metaphor, and personification, to create powerful images and deeper meaning in their poetry.
- Understanding and explaining figurative language helps readers connect with, visualize, and interpret poetry.
Essential Questions
- What is figurative language and why do poets use it?
- How do similes, metaphors, and personification help create images in poetry?
- How can identifying figurative language deepen our understanding of a poem's meaning?
- What effect does figurative language have on a reader's imagination?
- How does a poet’s choice of words influence the images and emotions in a poem?